{"id":1146530,"date":"2024-06-05T14:30:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T18:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/?post_type=service&p=1146530"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:18:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:18:42","slug":"chronic-pelvic-pain","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/womens-health\/gynecology\/chronic-pelvic-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Pelvic Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chronic pelvic pain \u2014 disabling and persistent pain for at least three to six months, affects 25% of reproductive-aged patients, but some studies have found higher rates (up to 39%). Its causes can vary significantly and range from issues with organs inside the body such as the bladder, the intestines or the uterus, to issues with the complex musculature of the pelvic floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pelvis refers to the area between your hips, whether in the front or the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reproductive-age women, the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain is endometriosis, accounting for about 70% of cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your health care provider can help rule out other sources of pain, such as gastrointestinal<\/a> issues, before considering gynecologic causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because there\u2019s a wide variety of potential causes, diagnosing this complex condition can be challenging. The board-certified and fellowship-trained OB\/GYN<\/a>s with Norton Women\u2019s Care<\/a> have the experience and expertise to provide a precise diagnosis and a treatment plan customized for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any chronic pain syndrome, including chronic pelvic pain, can be difficult to pinpoint as far as the cause and can be frustrating for you. You may feel that other health care providers haven\u2019t taken you seriously or dismissed your symptoms. At Norton Women\u2019s Care, you\u2019ll be heard and seen. We will work with you to uncover the cause of your pain and help you along the journey of addressing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your health care provider will start the diagnostic process by collecting a detailed medical history from you and performing a physical exam. A pelvic exam often can pinpoint the source of your pain if it is related to the pelvic floor muscles or ligaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan or MRI may be needed to examine the pelvic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laparoscopy or cystoscopy \u2014 inserting tiny cameras into the area of your body near the pain \u2014 can help provide a direct visualization of your pelvic organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatments for chronic pelvic pain vary as widely as the causes and include medications, physical therapy and pelvic floor exercises, nerve blocks, pain management techniques and support, as the constant pain can take a toll on your mental health. Ultimately, treating the root cause is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimally invasive procedures can address the source of your pain and promote healing. If surgery is required, choose a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This certification, which has been given to Norton Women\u2019s & Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>, recognizes minimally invasive gynecologic surgery programs that are focused on improving the safety and quality of gynecologic patient care and are designed to expand access to minimally invasive gynecologic procedures performed by surgeons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Norton Women\u2019s Care, we are committed to achieving high standards in safe, quality care for those who need minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Our fellowship-trained and board-certified minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons<\/a> are at the forefront of new discoveries and perform many procedures with only a few small incisions \u2014 procedures that traditionally required a large abdominal incision.<\/p>\n\n\n

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