For tens of thousands of New Zealanders, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain are lived quietly—through canceled plans, lost jobs and years of being told their pain is "normal." Having one or more ...

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is one of the most common health conditions affecting women worldwide. However, despite its prevalence, it is under-diagnosed, under treated and poorly understood. Often ...

Chronic pelvic pain affects between 5% and 26% of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such as endometriosis (where tissue resembling the lining of the womb is found outside the womb) ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common reason for gynecologic visits. Affecting 5%-7% of women, chronic pelvic pain is typically centered in the lower abdomen or pelvis and persists for at least 6 months.

Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Key Takeaways Levator ani syndrome causes rectal or vaginal pain due to muscle spasms in the pelvic floor.  You can relieve levator ani syndrome pain with sitz ...

A 43-year-old woman has a one-year history of chronic pelvic pain that sometimes radiates to the thighs. She also experiences pelvic pain when the abdomen is palpated. Menstrual cycles are normal, ...

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a chronic condition caused by enlarged or varicose veins in the pelvic region, leading to ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Pelvic congestion syndrome ...

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and prostatitis represent a complex spectrum of disorders characterised by persistent discomfort, inflammation and urinary dysfunction. While they may share ...

A number of mechanisms have been proposed to explain the etiology and pathogenesis of prostatitis. Some, such as a microbiologic cause, clearly explain the pathogenesis of certain categories, such as ...