women’s health
Persistant Pelvic Pain
◗ Persistent Pelvic Pain occurs in 15%-20% females aged18-50
Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP) is a condition where persistent or recurrent episodes of pain is experienced in structures related to the pelvis. The pain must have been present for more that 6 months duration & is in the absence of any infection or other obvious local pathology.
A multi-disciplinary patient centred approach is extremely important in the management of PPP.
Conditions:
Endometriosis
Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Prostate pain syndrome
Pelvic floor muscle pain
Vulvodynia
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Pudendal neuralgia
Dysmenorrhea (Cramps and pain with menstruation)
Management:
Pelvic floor muscle training
Lifestyle modifications
Education around safe activities + exercise
Bowel & Bladder care
Topical Oestrogen
Vaginal support pessaries