Pelvic Pain Chronic
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Pelvic Pain Chronic Risk Factors
Risk factors for chronic
pelvic pain
in
women
include:
Age 18 to 49
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
History of
endometriosis
History of
interstitial cystitis
History of
sexual abuse
Irritable bowel syndrome
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Polycystic ovary disease
Prior abdominal surgery
Vulvodynia
Risk factors for chronic
pelvic pain
in
men
include:
Men over 50
Prostate cancer
Prostate gland enlargement
History of
interstitial cystitis
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Pelvic Pain Chronic Symptoms
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Abdominal pain in pregnancy
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Adenomyosis
Chronic abdominal pain
Chronic menstrual pain
Endometriosis
Heavy menstrual periods
Lower abdominal pain
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Pelvic pain
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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2008
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Pelvic Pain Chronic References:
Kalish GM, Patel MD, Gunn ML, Dubinsky TJ. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance features of gynecologic abnormalities in women presenting with acute or chronic abdominal pain. Ultrasound Q. 2007 Sep;23(3):167-75.
Liddle AD, Davies AH. Pelvic congestion syndrome: chronic pelvic pain caused by ovarian and internal iliac varices. Phlebology. 2007;22(3):100-4.
van Goor H. Consequences and complications of peritoneal adhesions. Colorectal Dis. 2007 Oct;9 Suppl 2:25-34.
