Chronic pelvic pain is a common but often misunderstood condition that affects millions of women and can deeply interfere with daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Rather than having a single cause, pelvic pain is usually the result of several overlapping factors in the body, which can make diagnosis and treatment frustrating for patients.
In Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain, Whitney Ross, MD, and team, outline a thoughtful, whole-person approach that helps clinicians look beyond one organ or diagnosis to better understand each patient’s unique experience of pain.
By combining medical care with patient education, shared decision-making, and long-term support, Dr. Ross emphasizes that even when chronic pelvic pain cannot be fully cured, meaningful relief and improved quality of life are very much possible.