Chronic pelvic pain is common in women and in men. What is the cause of that pain? That often remains a mystery.
Why is that a mystery? And why is this pain so difficult to treat? It’s because so many things can play a role. The pelvis, with its lower abdomen, low back, pelvic floor, buttocks, groin, upper legs and hips, is a complicated area. There are muscles, tendons, joints, nerves, blood vessels and organs; the bladder, for example.
By women
In women, the ovaries, uterus and vagina are located in the lower abdomen. Men have their prostate, testes and penis. If one of these organs has problems, it can affect the muscles, tendons, nerves and joints. The other way around is also possible: joint and muscle or nerve problems can cause organ complaints. So far, we don’t know what the chicken and what the egg is. What is clear, however, is that if there are complaints, both systems should be examined carefully by an expert who is familiar with chronic pelvic pain syndrome and symptoms in all the systems that might be related.
The causes
There is increasing attention to scientific research on the causes, consequences and treatment options of chronic pelvic pain. But far from everything is known. That is not to say that nothing can be done about it! F-act Pelvic Pain Clinic in Enkhuizen is, as one of the few in the World, specialized in diagnognostics and treatment of chronic pelvic pain complaints. F-act Pelvic Pain Clinic is part of the Dutch Pelvic Pain Collaboration, a transdisciplinary network of Pelvic Pain Experts (gynecologists, urologists, pain physicians, gastroenterologist, colorectal surgeon, rehabilitation doctor, vascular surgeon, pelvic physical therapist, psychologist)
NOTE Because chronic pelvic pain can involve muscles, nerves, organs, joints, tendons and other structures in the pelvis, it is also called Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS).
Talk to us about it!
Not everyone finds it easy to talk about pain and symptoms. Do it anyway! It’s nothing to be ashamed of. For us and for your own practitioner, talking about sex, urination, defecation, urine leakage and pain in the pubic area is part of the job. It’s just the way it is.
We almost always manage to
determine where the pain and
discomfort are coming from.
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