Pelvic Pain Management
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What is a common concern for women with pelvic pain?

  • Fear of being told they are overreacting
  • Fear of being told 'it's all in your head' (correct)
  • Fear of being prescribed too many medications
  • Fear of being referred to a specialist

What is important for medical care professionals to do when managing pelvic pain?

  • Only focus on treating the physical symptoms of pain
  • Downplay the patient's fears and concerns
  • Take the patient's pain seriously and address their fears (correct)
  • Refer the patient to a psychologist immediately

What can be used to allay fear of undiagnosed cancer or a life-threatening illness?

  • A series of blood tests
  • A thorough physical examination
  • A consultation with a specialist
  • A smear test and ultrasound (correct)

What is the role of a pain psychologist in managing pelvic pain?

<p>To provide emotional support and address underlying fears (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common life factor that can contribute to the overall pain experience?

<p>A history of sexual assault (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of encouraging the patient to remain active despite pelvic pain?

<p>It can help to reassure the patient that they are not in danger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiotherapy adage that remains true for managing pelvic pain?

<p>Motion is lotion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cultural attitude towards the pelvis can contribute to the emotional aspect of pelvic pain?

<p>A negative view of the pelvis as being dirty, shameful or troublesome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Experience of Pelvic Pain in Women

  • Women with pelvic pain often fear not being believed or being told that the pain is psychosomatic.
  • Pelvic pain is associated with social, sexual, fertility, gender, and employment stigma concerns.

Managing Pelvic Pain

  • Medical care can make a difference by:
    • Reassuring the patient that their pain is taken seriously
    • Addressing the patient's fears
    • Identifying the patient's most pressing concerns (e.g., fear of undiagnosed cancer or infertility)
  • A multidisciplinary team approach, including a pain psychologist, is ideal for managing pelvic pain.

Factors Contributing to Pelvic Pain

  • Life factors, such as a history of sexual assault, can contribute to the overall pain experience.
  • However, most women with pelvic pain have not been sexually assaulted.

Encouraging Self-Management

  • Patients should be encouraged to remain active, even on days with pain.
  • It is essential to reassure patients that they are not in danger and that they can still achieve positive things.
  • Becoming overtired is not helpful, and giving up work rarely improves pain.
  • The adage "motion is lotion" remains true, highlighting the importance of physical activity.

Cultural and Personal Attitudes

  • Positive cultural, personal, and family attitudes towards the patient's pelvis can help manage pain.
  • A negative view of the pelvis as dirty, shameful, or troublesome can exacerbate the emotional and physical aspects of pain.

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Pelvic pain can be a complex and sensitive issue, requiring a holistic approach that considers the patient's emotional and social needs. This quiz explores the management of pelvic pain, including the importance of building self-esteem and confidence in patients.

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