Chronic pelvic pain

Chronic pelvic pain may derive from a variety of sources, including infection and displacement of the pelvic organs.

Chronic pelvic pain in women accounts for 10% of hysterectomies. In Chinese medicine, pain in the groin, genital area and lower abdomen (hypogastrium) indicates liver meridian disharmony.

1. Symptoms of genito-urinary system diseases
2. Chronic pain
3. Chronic illness
4. Abdominal pain

1. Unnecessary gynaecological surgery
2. Sexual unfulfilment

1. Vulvodynia
2. Varicose veins
3. Uterovaginal prolapse
4. Uterine fibroids
5. Prolapse of the rectum
6. Painful bladder disease
7. Kidney disorders
8. Endometriosis
9. Dyspareunia
10. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
11. Adhesion related disorders
12. Adenomyosis
13. Abscess of the ovary
14. Abdominal growths

1. Impairments of pelvic floor function

1. Pain

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4. Chronic pelvic pain
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6. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
7. Pelvic Partnership: What is PGP?