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Chronic Pelvic Pain Program

Answers for patients with chronic pelvic pain
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Severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, bloating and other persistent symptoms can disrupt nearly every part of a woman’s life. Yet conditions that cause chronic pelvic pain can sometimes go undiagnosed for years.

The Chronic Pelvic Pain Program at Powers Health is designed to help women get answers and access appropriate treatment sooner. The program brings together specialized care for women experiencing chronic pelvic pain related to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids.

Coordinated care for chronic pelvic pain

Evaluation begins with an examination of each patient’s unique symptoms and then determining appropriate next steps.

When indicated, care may include:

  • An evaluation with Powers Health Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
  • An MRI to look for signs of endometriosis
  • Consultation with a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon when bowel involvement is suspected
  • Coordinated treatment involving gynecological and colorectal surgeons, when needed

By coordinating these services, the Chronic Pelvic Pain Program aims to shorten the path between seeking care, receiving a diagnosis and beginning appropriate treatment.

Conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain

The program evaluates and treats causes of chronic pelvic pain including:

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is an often-painful condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, most often on pelvic organs.

Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows into the muscle layer of the uterus. It is different from endometriosis, although the two conditions can occur together.

Fibroids

Fibroids are another condition that may contribute to chronic pelvic pain and related symptoms.

For some women, these conditions can also be associated with infertility.

Don’t dismiss persistent pelvic pain

Chronic pelvic pain, excessive bleeding and other symptoms shouldn’t simply be accepted as something you have to live with.

If pelvic pain or other persistent symptoms are interfering with your daily life, speak with your healthcare provider about an evaluation.

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