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) ...

Inflammatory disorders of the urinary system are among the most stubborn problems in modern medicine. Urinary tract ...

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." Now, we have a clear ...

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a multifactorial condition characterised by persistent pain in the pelvic region, often accompanied by urinary, sexual and psychosocial disturbances.

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a chronic condition in which there is long-lasting pain and pressure ...

Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis (IC), and endometriosis are common reasons for chronic pelvic pain. These conditions fall into a category of pain called, nociplastic pain ...

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, ...

A holistic, biopsychosocial approach that focuses on pelvic floor relaxation and as-needed referral for pelvic floor physiotherapy may help improve outcomes and reduce antibiotic use in cis-gender men ...

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a chronic condition caused by enlarged or varicose veins in the pelvic region, leading to persistent pelvic pain, heaviness, and discomfort. It commonly affects ...

One of the more frustrating aspects of CP/CPPS to both patients and clinicians is the lack of a uniform and efficacious approach to treating this condition. As described above, different agents, ...

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 ...