What Is The Treatment Of Chronic Pelvic Pain?

The treatment of your pain will depend on what is causing it. Here are some examples of how it might be treated:

• In case of endometriosis, oral contraceptive pills are used to prevent ovulation for six months. Painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) can also used to relieve the pain.
• If pelvic inflammatory disease is the culprit, a 2-week course of antibiotics usually clears the infection as well as relieves the pain.
• If uterine tumors are the cause, surgical removal may help.
• If pain arises from an emotional cause, psychiatric counseling may help.
• If the pain results from tension in pelvic muscles, relaxation exercises may help.
• Sometimes it may be possible to find a trigger point. A trigger point is a tender area in the lower wall of the abdomen, which causes pain when pressure is put on it. Medicine may be injected into this point to block the pain.

If the cause of pain is unknown, the GP usually prescribes some painkillers. In addition antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication may also help in some patients. Non-drug treatments such as acupuncture may also bring substantial relief.
Some people will find rest gives good relief during attacks of pelvic pain but regular exercise may help by strengthening the muscles and preventing stiffness. Your GP may suggest an exercise programme.
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