Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care.Clin Obstet Gynecol 2026 Jun 22. [Online ahead of print]CO
Abstract
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating and costly condition that imposes substantial physical, psychological, and economic burden. It is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity, and the persistent nature of pain significantly disrupts psychological well-being and social functioning, with profound effects on quality of life. This brief review synthesizes current evidence on the mechanistic pathways implicated in CPP, as well as associated psychological factors, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, the efficacy of established psychological interventions for CPP is reviewed including emerging treatments that have not yet been systematically assessed in individuals with CPP.
Pub Type(s)
Journal Article
Language
eng
PubMed ID
42319953
Citation
Milspaw, Alexandra T., and Emily J. Bartley. "Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care." Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2026.
Milspaw AT, Bartley EJ. Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2026.
Milspaw, A. T., & Bartley, E. J. (2026). Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000001037
Milspaw AT, Bartley EJ. Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jun 22; PubMed PMID: 42319953.
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KW - anxiety
KW - chronic pelvic pain
KW - depression
KW - interventions
KW - psychological
KW - trauma
JF - Clinical obstetrics and gynecology
JO - Clin Obstet Gynecol
N2 - Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating and costly condition that imposes substantial physical, psychological, and economic burden. It is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity, and the persistent nature of pain significantly disrupts psychological well-being and social functioning, with profound effects on quality of life. This brief review synthesizes current evidence on the mechanistic pathways implicated in CPP, as well as associated psychological factors, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, the efficacy of established psychological interventions for CPP is reviewed including emerging treatments that have not yet been systematically assessed in individuals with CPP.
SN - 1532-5520
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