Dr. Allyson Shrikhande had a blog published in Rosy discussing Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS).
Excerpt:
Why is CPPS so difficult to diagnose?
CPPS is a complex condition which often involves multiple organs as well as the nervous, myofascial, and skeletal systems. Some of the most prevalent risk factors for CPPS, such as endometriosis or neuromuscular dysfunction, are very challenging to diagnose as the issue may not always be apparent on x-rays, ultrasounds or other common imaging tests. It takes a specialist in pelvic pain making informed analysis based on a patient’s medical history and symptoms to properly identify CPPS.
How does CPPS affect a woman’s sex life?
CPPS can have devastating affects on a patient’s sex life. It can cause pain during intercourse which ranges from a superficial burning sensation to pain with deep penetration. This pain may occur every time penetration occurs, or just in certain positions. CPPS can also cause post-intercourse pain, soreness, or bladder symptoms. For some patients, the pain is so severe that they stop having intercourse altogether.
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