title: Persistent pelvic pain: rising to the challenge.
abstract: Persistent pelvic pain is a common condition, with up to 20% of those affected reporting severe pain. Once end organ disease has been assessed, further investigations should be minimised. Persistent pelvic pain as a hyperalgesic neuropathic pain condition must be considered in the differential diagnosis. A multidisciplinary assessment and management plan, prepared by the co-ordinating gynaecologist in consultation with the general practitioner, physiotherapist and psychologist (with gastroenterological, urological and pain medicine specialist input as deemed appropriate), is strongly recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stacy
authors.forename: Helena
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Frawley
authors.forename: Gail
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Goucke
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pavy
mesh_terms: D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy