Chronic pelvic pain is a common reason for gynecologic visits. Affecting 5%-7% of women, chronic pelvic pain is typically centered in the lower abdomen or pelvis and persists for at least 6 months.
A 43-year-old woman has a one-year history of chronic pelvic pain that sometimes radiates to the thighs. She also experiences pelvic pain when the abdomen is palpated. Menstrual cycles are normal, ...