Psychology of chronic pelvic pain.
Women with CPP are psychologically distressed group. Many come from severely disturbed families; a history of physical and sexual abuse is common. Emotional problems and depression are often expressed in terms of somatic complaints. Evaluation of the patient must, from the beginning, include attention to psychosocial factors. Close collaboration with mental health professionals is highly recommended.
Rosenthal
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006998:Hypochondriasis; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000150:complications