Persistent Pelvic Pain, like other chronic pains, can be broken down to four parts:
Pain from pelvic organs
The musculoskeletal response to pain
Central sensitisation of nerve pain pathways
Psychological sequelae of chronic pain including the stigma and effects of self-identity surrounding gender, fertility and sexuality.
Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) is estimated to affect 15–25% of women and 8% of men. Despite this, few guidelines for management are available and few medical practitioners feel adequately skilled to manage the complex range of symptoms that present. Our library of resources supports medical practitioners in assessing and managing various aspects of PPP, ensuring they have the tools necessary to provide the best possible care for their patients. Explore the resources here and the information in the PPEP Talk® pages. More resources are available for Health Professionals in the Subscriber Portal.
