Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Sharing Interdisciplinary Experience

Abstract

C pelvic pain (CPP) is a common, burdensome, and costly condition that disproportionately affects women. Touching an estimated more than 20% of people worldwide or approximately 1 in 7 women,1 CPP is a common problem. In one study of reproductive-aged women in primary care practices, the reported prevalence rate of pelvic pain was 39%.2 Of all referrals to gynecologists, 10% are for pelvic pain.3