Chronic primary pelvic pain syndrome (Q56687)

Chronic primary pelvic pain syndrome is chronic pain localised in the pelvic region that is associated with significant emotional distress or functional disability. The distinct anatomical location is compatible with typical referral pain patterns from specific internal organs of the pelvic area. The symptoms are not better explained by: chronic visceral pelvic pain from persistent inflammation, chronic visceral pelvic pain from vascular mechanisms, or chronic visceral pelvic pain from mechanical factors. Chronic primary pelvic pain syndrome is multifactorial: biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to the pain syndrome. The diagnosis is appropriate independently of identified biological or psychological contributors unless another diagnosis would better account for the presenting symptoms.