Advance Women's Health Institute Michael L. Moore, M.D. 425 S Cherry St Suite 907 Denver, CO 80246 USA Office: 303.321.2255 Toll Free: 1.800.577.4295 Fax: 303.321.0856		View a Topic: __________________________________ Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Fibroid Tumors Endometriosis Chronic Pelvic Pain Pelvic Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Infertility Hormone Replacement Therapy What are the treatment options? Medicine - Analgesic treatment (antidepressants, NSAIDS, narcotics, oral contraception, Lupron) can be used. Some of these medications have side effects and long-term complications. Discussion with your physician will help determine your best medical care. Nerve blocks - There are specific nerves that intervate the pelvic region. The pain specialist can perform a trigger nerve block injection. Relief can be acquired for up to 3 months. Surgical - Depending upon the findings at the time of pain mapping or with preoperative ultrasound evaluation, there are several surgical options. These include removal of fibroids, endometriosis and excision of adhesions. Sometimes a nerve resection procedure can be successful in eliminating and controlling pain. These operative procedures are performed under a general anesthetic. The patient may anticipate return to work in approximately 2 weeks. Return to top Pain Management The Advanced Women's Health Institute works closely with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center pain management clinic as well as other private practicing physicians in the metropolitan area. There are also several other options: Psychotherapy - This has helped some women in dealing with pain. Acupuncture - This has been used to help relieve pain in some women. Return to top Welcome l Minimally Invasive Surgery l Services & Care l Clinical Trials Insurance and Terms l Home l Contact Us Copyright © 2001-2003 Advanced Women's Health Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.