Adolescent chronic pelvic pain

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2005 Dec;18(6):371-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2005.09.001.

Abstract

The presentation of chronic pelvic pain in the adolescent can at times be quite daunting. A careful and insightful approach to obtaining the history and physical examination must be implemented while maintaining an appreciation of the various stages of adolescent development. The etiologies can range from gynecologic to nongynecologic causes. The ability to render an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment in this population of patients can significantly improve future reproductive health outcomes. The following minireview will outline a systematic approach to the adolescent with chronic pelvic pain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dysmenorrhea / complications
  • Dysmenorrhea / diagnosis
  • Dysmenorrhea / therapy
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Endometriosis / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome / complications
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome / therapy
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / complications
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy
  • Ovarian Cysts / complications
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Cysts / therapy
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / complications
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / therapy
  • Pelvic Pain* / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Pain* / etiology
  • Pelvic Pain* / therapy
  • Tissue Adhesions / complications
  • Tissue Adhesions / diagnosis
  • Tissue Adhesions / therapy