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Sexually Transmitted Infections 2000;76:419-425; doi:10.1136/sti.76.6.419
Copyright © 2000 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
Sexually Transmitted Infections 76:419-425 (2000)
© 2000 BMJ Publishing Group

Clinical knot

Chronic pelvic pain: clinical dilemma or clinician's nightmare

Ahmos F F Ghaly1 and Patrick F W Chien2

1 Department of Genito-Urinary Pelvic Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Tayside DD1 9SY, UK
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Correspondence to:
Dr Ahmos Ghalyahmosg{at}tuht.scot.nhs.uk

Chronic pelvic pain is a common problem presenting a major challenge to healthcare professionals. This is partly due to the lack of understanding of the aetiology and natural history of the disease. This condition is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach. In recent years, the emphasis in the clinical management has tended towards psychosocial or psychosexual involvement after organic disease has been excluded.

Key Words: pelvic pain


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