Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as pain in the pelvic area that has been present for more than 6 months.  The reason for this time period is that most pain present for less than that duration have an excellent chance of resolving on their own.  The SCFRS is a regional leader in minimally invasive treatments for CPP.  Unfortunately, many women with this condition are never given a definitive cause for their pain, and wonder from surgeon to surgeon hoping to find a cure.  We believe in a wholistic approach to CPP.  While this often involves surgical therapy, non-surgical interventions may be best in other situations. 

Causes of CPP

• Endometriosis
• Ovarian cysts or tumors, including cancer (although ovarian cancer is often asymptomatic early on)
• Uterine Fibroids or other abnormalities
• Pelvic adhesions (scar tissue)
• Musculoskeletal problems
• Bladder problems, or other abnormalities in the urinary system.
• Bowel  or Gastrointestinal issues.
• Psycho-emotional, including past history of sexual abuse or mistreatment
• Others

Treatment of CPP

• Treatment of CPP depends on what exactly is causing the problem.  They include:
• Surgical therapy (see Reproductive Surgery)
• Medications
• Trigger point injections
• Psychotherapy
• Physical therapy
• Pelvic rest, “time off”
• Others

While not every woman with chronic pelvic pain will be cured,  the vast majority of women can be successfully treated so that they may resume a healthy, productive lifestyle!