General Information About Chronic Pelvic Pain
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is a persistent pain syndrome in the lower part of the abdomen (groin and pelvic area) lasting more than 6 months, which can be related to or independent of the menstrual cycle.
Endometriosis (chocolate cysts), pelvic inflammatory disease (adhesions from past infections), uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are the most common gynecological and physical causes.
Yes. Men can experience chronic pelvic pain radiating to the groin and testicular area, generally due to chronic prostatitis (prostate inflammation) or spasms of the pelvic floor muscles.
Pelvic pain is a complex condition. Sometimes, even if there is no physical problem, central nervous system sensitivities such as intense stress, past traumas, depression, or fibromyalgia can directly produce this pain.
There is no single test; it is diagnosed by the process of elimination. Pelvic ultrasonography, and urine and blood cultures are performed. Diagnostic Laparoscopy (looking inside the abdomen with a camera) can be applied to see hidden adhesions and cysts inside the abdomen.
Painkillers and hormone-regulating (birth control) pills are the first step. Physical therapy targeting the pelvic floor muscles, trigger point injections, and if necessary, surgical operations to clear adhesions are performed.
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