Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic Pelvic Pain

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Chronic Pelvic Pain – patient information to assist informed consent” 

This patient education pamphlet provides treatment information on chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The topics discussed include: chronic pelvic pain and cyclic chronic pelvic pain, the possible causes of CPP and the diagnosis of CPP. The possible causes of CPP discussed include:

  • Disorders of the female pelvic organs, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and fibroids
  • Disorders of the urinary tract, such as interstitial cystitis 
  • Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Disorders of the musculo-skeletal system, such as fibromyalgia 

This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering medical or surgical treatment of CPP. Medical treatments described include: the oral contraceptive pill, pain-relieving medication and GnRH antagonists, among others. The surgical procedures discussed are: laparoscopy, hysterectomy, neuroablative surgery, and cancer surgery. 

CPP and its available treatments are described in plain English to assist the patients’ understanding of health information and to help patients make informed decisions. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology patient information leaflets are printed in five-colour on high-quality A4 sheets.