Most women, at some time in their lives, experience pelvic pain. When the condition persists for longer than 3 months, it is called chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This is a poorly-understood condition that likely represents abnormal neurological function, either in the peripheral nervous system or central nervous system.

Chronic pelvic pain is pain in your pelvic region, which is the area below your belly button and above your hips that lasts for at least 6 months. The pain may be a steady or it may come and go. It can feel like a dull ache, or it can be sharp. The pain may be mild, or it may be bad enough to interfere with normal daily activities.

Possible causes of chronic pelvic pain include:

• Endometriosis

• Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

• Pudendal Neuropathy

• Vulvar Vestibulitis

• Vulvodynia

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. is the only national non-profit organization that focuses on health issues related to chronic pelvic pain and painful bladder syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis.

Announcement: 

June 12, 2008 

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. is excited to announce the first co-chairs of our medical advisory board. 

Co-Chair: Peter M. Lotze, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Co-Chair:  Christopher P. Smith, M.D., M.B.A. 

CLICK HERE to see the entire announcement!

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