An interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation program effectively treats impairment in sexual function, depression, alexithymia, and pain in women with chronic pelvic pain.

Alix B AboussouanDarcy MandellJoseph JohnsonNicolas ThompsonKelly L Huffman

Published in: Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology (2020)

Results demonstrate that ICPRPs can effectively treat CPP, particularly through changes in depression and alexithymia. Future research should examine whether specific interventions can be added in ICPRPS to address CPP-related sexual impairment.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
mental health
neuropathic pain
rectal cancer
quality improvement
current status
spinal cord