title: Pelvic pain.
abstract: This paper focuses on the special aspects of pelvic pain that make it a difficult area in which to work. This will be done by use of specific examples of certain chronic pelvic pain conditions. This will be followed by a general discussion of current diagnosis and treatment methods for common pain syndromes. Most of these patients are women who suffer from pelvic pain. Case presentations will be used to illustrate the application of the materials presented. In the final analysis, diagnosis and management of chronic pelvic pain is best treated by an individual who is experienced, knowledgeable, and cognizant of the intricate relationship between pain, organopathology and neuropathology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: McDonald
keywords: Bartholinitis; Dysmenorrhea; Genital-femoral nerve disorders; Herpes; Hymeneal syndrome; Ilio-inguinal and ilio-hypogastric nerve disturbances; Skene's urethritis