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Review
. 2019 Mar;62(1):22-36.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000412.

Psychology of Chronic Pelvic Pain: Prevalence, Neurobiological Vulnerabilities, and Treatment

Sara R Till  1 , Sawsan As-Sanie  1 , Andrew Schrepf  2
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Review

Psychology of Chronic Pelvic Pain: Prevalence, Neurobiological Vulnerabilities, and Treatment

Sara R Till et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Patients with pelvic pain suffer from psychological conditions at a disproportionately high rate compared with their peers. We review environmental, genetic, inflammatory, and neurobiological factors that increase vulnerability to developing both of these conditions. We review treatment strategies for chronic pelvic pain in patients who have comorbid psychological conditions, including both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options.

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