Chronic pelvic pain: Psychological features and laparoscopic findings |
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| Authors: | Renate H. Rosenthal Frank W. Ling Ted L. Rosenthal S. Gene McNeeley |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Associate professor, The University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis;2. Professor, Department of psychiatry, The University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis;3. Associate professor, The University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis;4. Assistant professor, Department of obstetrics and gynecology, The University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis |
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| Abstract: | One hundred three consecutive patients referred for treatment of chronic pelvic pain underwent MMPI testing, and 60 had diagnostic laparoscopy. A physical cause for the pain was found in 45 (75%) of the 60. However, three fourths (34) of patients with an organic cause for the pain also had evidence of psychopathology on the MMPI. Reassurance and education as to the role of stress in causing or exacerbating pain complaints appeared helpful. Most patients improve without major surgery. |
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