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Recognizing Myofascial Pelvic Pain in the Female Patient with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Article first published online: 3 AUG 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01404.x
© 2012 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Issue
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
Volume 41, Issue 5, pages 680–691, September/October 2012
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How to Cite
Pastore, E. A. and Katzman, W. B. (2012), Recognizing Myofascial Pelvic Pain in the Female Patient with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 41: 680–691. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01404.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 14 SEP 2012
- Article first published online: 3 AUG 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: MAR 2012
Funded by
- UCSF-Kaiser Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Office of Research on Women's Health. Grant Number: 5 K12 HD052163
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Keywords:
- myofascial pelvic pain;
- chronic pelvic pain;
- myofascial trigger points
ABSTRACT
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is a major component of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and often is not properly identified by health care providers. The hallmark diagnostic indicator of MFPP is myofascial trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature that refer pain to adjacent sites. Effective treatments are available to reduce MFPP, including myofascial trigger point release, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation. An interdisciplinary team is essential for identifying and successfully treating MFPP.