Chronic pelvic pain or CPP is defined as the pain occurring below the umbilicus and is severe enough to functionally incapacitate the patient and needs treatment. The duration of pain is at least 6 months for it to be considered as CPP. The prevalence of CPP ranges from 4 to 16% but only about one-third of women seek medical aid. CPP is considered as the principle indication for approximately 20% of hysterectomies and 40% of gynecological laparoscopies. This article will provide you an overview of various causative factors for CPP in women.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) can either be a result of a single etiology or it could be an outcome of an array of disorders, each contributing to pain and requiring separate management. We will now to through the causes for CPP system wise. Gynecological Causes Endometriosis: It is the most common cause of CPP. About one-third of women undergoing…
