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[41] Chronic Pelvic Pain Flashcards

1
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What is chronic pelvic pain?

A

The symptom of intermittent or chronic pelvic pain the lower abdomen or pelvis, of at least 6 months duration and not associated with pregnancy

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What is the prevalence of CPP in women aged 15-73?

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38/1000

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What are the gynaecological causes of chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Adenomyosis
  • Endometriosis
  • Adhesions
  • Pelvic venous congestion
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4
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What disorders caused by adhesions exist that cause chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Trapped ovary syndrome

- Ovarian remnant syndrome

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What happens in trapped ovary syndrome?

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After hysterectomy the ovary becomes trapped within dense adhesions at the pelvic side wall

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What happens in ovarian remnant syndrome?

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A small piece of ovarian tissue, not removed during oophorectomy, becomes embedded within adhesions

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What are the features of the pain caused by pelvic venous congestion?

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  • Worst premenstrually and after prolonged periods of standing and walking
  • Dyspareunia often also present
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What are the gastrointestinal causes of chronic pelvic pain?

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  • IBS
  • Constipation
  • Hernia
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What are the urological causes of chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Urethral syndrome
  • Calculi
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What are the MSK causes of chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Fibromyalgia

- Trigger points

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What are the neurological causes of chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Nerve entrapment

- Neuropathic pain

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What questions need to be asked in the history in chronic pelvic pain?

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As for pelvic pain, but also including;

  • Detailed history of pain
  • Sexual history and future fertility wishes
  • Patients beliefs, wishes, and concerns about the pain
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What needs to be included in a detailed history about the pain in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Events surrounding its onset
  • Site
  • Nature
  • Radiation
  • Time course
  • Exacerbating and relieving factors
  • Cyclicity
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What examinations may be done in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Abdominal
  • Internal
  • Rectal
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What should be looked for on abdominal examination in chronic pelvic pain?

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As for acute pelvic pain, but also altered sensation and trigger points

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16
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When might a speculum examination not be appropriate in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • History of vaginismus
  • Pain secondary to difficult smear
  • Abuse
17
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What should be looked for on internal examination in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Tension/trigger points in pelvic floor
  • Adnexal tenderness/mass
  • Cervical tenderness
18
Q

When should a rectal examination be performed in chronic pelvic pain?

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Only if indicated, e.g. strong suspicion of rectal endometriosis

19
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What should investigations be guided by in chronic pelvic pain?

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History and examination findings

20
Q

Why may a pain diary be useful in chronic pelvic pain?

A

May help clinician and woman make connections which had not previously been noted

21
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What can be a useful diagnostic tool with clearly cyclical chronic pelvic pain?

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Trial with GnRH analogue

22
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How can the results of a trail with GnRH analogue be useful in cyclical chronic pelvic pain?

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Women requesting total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy can be reassured that it may be a successful treatment if their pain is relieved with a GnRHa, however if their pain persists, they should be counselled that TAH&BSO is unlikely to remove their pain, and other causes should be explored

23
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What does treatment for chronic pelvic pain need to address?

A

Perpetuating and causative factors

24
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In what setting is treatment for chronic pelvic pain best achieved?

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Within MDT

25
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When is success for chronic pelvic pain more likely to be successful?

A

It it fits within the woman own belief system

26
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What should be used to obtain appropriate pain relief in chronic pelvic pain?

A

Analgesic ladder

27
Q

What approach to analgesia might prevent emergency admissions with chronic pelvic pain?

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Pre-emptive analgesia for predictable cyclical exacerbations

28
Q

Describe the role of opiates in the management of chronic pelvic pain?

A

May be required for severe, acute exacerbations, but if needed regularly, referral to specialist pain clinic should be made

29
Q

What analgesic options may be useful in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Neuropathic treatments

- Topical capsicum on abdominal skin

30
Q

What neuropathic treatments may be useful for analgesia in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • Amitriptyline
  • Gabapentin
  • Pregabalin
31
Q

What hormonal treatment options can be used in chronic pelvic pain?

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  • COCP
  • Progestagens
  • Danazol
  • GnRH analogues
32
Q

How long can a GnRHa be combined safely with low-dose HRT?

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At least 2 years

33
Q

What % of women attending chronic pelvic pain clinics have MSK disorders?

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75%

34
Q

What can improve CPP associated with MSK disorders?

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Physiotherapy

35
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What are often perpetuating factors for CPP?

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Psychosocial and psychosexual issues

36
Q

What can exploring psychosocial and psychosexual issues in a non-threatening environment achieve?

A

Help improve pain experience and help develop pain management pain

37
Q

What treatments may be useful for CPP associated with negative psychological features?

A

More specific treatments, such as CBT

38
Q

Is surgery a first line investigation/treatment for CPP?

A

No, always second line

39
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Why is surgery not a first line investigation/treatment for CPP?

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Because patients with chronic pelvic pain are more likely to develop post-op pain, and negative laparoscopies reinforce abnormal health beliefs and psychological traits

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