Mario E. Castellanos

This review explores transitioning toward a multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial framework for evaluating chronic pelvic pain (CPP), considered a global epidemic. The manuscript introduces the updated FIGO-IPPS CPP definition, which lowers th…

OBJECTIVE: Several clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and management (EM) of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) have been published; however, it is not known whether obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) educational milestones are aligned wi…

Introduction: We aimed to determine the prevalence of pathology confirmed adenomyosis in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) who underwent surgical management with total hysterectomy, and to identify associated risk factors and demographic…

Endometriosis is a common condition associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood, diagnosis relies on laparoscopy, and staging is based on extent of disease. Unfortunately, the current staging s…

There are multiple causes of pelvic pain, and it is very important to acknowledge that in most women pelvic pain is not of gynecological origin. It is also important to remember that in most patients with pelvic pain there is more than one …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of occult microscopic endometriosis in patients with chronic pelvic pain and negative laparoscopy. METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional study included women who underwent laparoscopic evaluation f…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women is responsible for greater than 10% of referrals to gynecologists. A majority of them will remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Over time, CPP may lead to a syndrome that results in disability, loss…