Pelvic pain specialists manage chronic and acute pelvic discomfort that can stem from diverse causes such as endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, adhesions, and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Their work blends gynecology, urology, neurology, and pain medicine to offer individualized diagnoses and treatment plans. Pelvic pain specialists utilize advanced diagnostic tools including pelvic MRI, nerve mapping, and laparoscopic evaluations to identify often-elusive sources of pain. Treatment may include hormonal therapy, physical therapy, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and minimally invasive surgery.
Their approach often addresses psychological components of pain, incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy or trauma-informed care as part of a comprehensive plan. Pelvic pain specialists help patients reclaim quality of life after years of misdiagnosis or dismissed symptoms. They also advocate for greater awareness and research funding to better understand chronic pelvic pain syndromes. By offering multi-modal, empathetic care, these specialists validate patients’ experiences and foster recovery through persistence, science, and patient partnership.
Title : Understanding pelvic organ prolapse
Woojin Chong, NYU Langone Medical Center, United States
Title : Vaginal colonization by uropathogenic microorganisms: A key contributor to reproductive failure in mice
Vijay Prabha, Panjab University, India
Title : Application of thread technology in aesthetic and functional gynecology
Marlen Sulamanidze, Plastic Surgeon, Georgia
Title : Role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. The prospect of the future
Mohamed M Hosni, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : Dr. Mhatre’s laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty (creating normal vagina) – Progenitor cell identification and genetic decoding of MRKH
Pravin Mhatre, G S Medical college KEM, India
Title : Eliminating suffering from breast cancer -The Lavender Way
Phillip Bretz, Visionary Breast Center, United States