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 exactly is chronic pelvic pain? What causes chronic pelvic pain? What are the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain? What exactly is chronic pelvic pain? Pain in the pelvis for more than 3 months duration. Return to top What causes chronic pelvic pain? Pelvic pain can be caused by a number of reasons, which include gynecologic, gastrointestinal, bladder or kidney problems, neurologic, musculoskeletal, psychosomatic, and systemic. It is important that a complete and thorough exam is performed to determine the cause. If the problem is gynecologic some of the causes may be, but are not limited to: Endometriosis Adenomyosis (Extra growth of endometrial tissue inside the uterus) Adhesions Uterine fibroids Pelvic prolapse Ovarian growths Vaginal, cervical or pelvic abnormalities Nerve damage (neuropathic pelvic pain) Return to top What are the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain? The nature, intensity and distribution of pain vary. Yet, as stated before the pain lasts for 3 months or longer. 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.