Pelvic Pain Resource Library

Written By Amanda Hoffmeyer

Did you know that almost 27 million women in the US will experience some form of chronic pelvic pain (CPP)? Unfortunately, only 33% of those women who are suffering are likely to reach out for help.   

Many living with CPP find the pain difficult to articulate and potentially embarrassing to talk about. Use this resource library to help start the conversation and encourage patients to explore treatment options.

First, what is pelvic pain?

Pelvic pain is defined as consistent discomfort in the pelvis and lower abdomen. Due to the complex nature of pelvic pain, pinpointing the cause may be difficult.

[Form Download] Get the Pelvic Pain Patient Questionnaire

The easiest way to identify patients who may have CPP is to provide them with a pelvic pain questionnaire as part of their intake. Download this questionnaire and add it to your intake packet today.

Did you know that 13-32% of women with CPP have pain so severe that it causes them to miss work?1

[eBook Download] Introduction to Chronic Pelvic Pain & Treatment Innovations

Download this eBook for a quick summary of pelvic pain and how to spot it. The eBook also reviews how photobiomodulation (PBM) is transitioning into women’s health and offering a new and effective therapy for pain.

[Webinar] The Next Standard of Care for Pelvic Pain Patients

Pelvic pain experts Drs. Barbara Levy, Charles Butrick, Georgine Lamvu, and Brian Pryor share the research behind what may soon become the next standard of care for the non-invasive treatment of your pelvic pain patients: photobiomodulation (PBM). The team discusses clinical applications and patient experience with PBM including a review of clinical studies, published research, and real-world case studies.

[Webinar] How to Start a Conversation About Pelvic Pain with Your Patients

Many patients, even if they have pelvic pain, don’t know how to describe it, and are often reluctant to even bring it up. Many clinicians are also challenged to begin the discussion about this mysterious pain that is often hard to locate, and describe, and has no visible signs of trauma or injury.

In this roundtable discussion, pelvic pain expert Dr. Chip Butrick and SoLá Pelvic Therapy President, Dr. Ralph Zipper, meet with Dr. Lori Fulton, a gynecologist who is growing her pelvic pain practice. The panel will discuss ways to screen for pelvic pain, the importance of empathy, how to have meaningful dialogue with patients, and ways to help them find relief.

[Resources] Patient Self-Care

Patients suffering from CPP often need to make lifestyle changes at home to find long-term relief. These handouts and tips can help.

Influential Organizations

International Pelvic Pain Society

The IPPS is a society of pelvic pain specialists that are dedicated to the research and education of healthcare professionals who treat patients with CPP.

AAGL

The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists is dedicated to the research and advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for doctors and overall better treatment for patients living with CPP.

Amanda Hoffmeyer
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