Chronic pelvic pain is a common gynecologic complaint, affecting about 5% of American women. The differential diagnosis is broad, including many med- ical diseases, surgical indications, musculoskeletal problems, and somatic dys- function. Women are more affected than men by pelvic pain because their bodies are subject to more changes. These changes include a cyclic hormonal milieu, major alterations in biomechanics during pregnancy, psychosocial stress, and other modifications during childrearing, and more adjustments during menopause. Both medical and surgical approaches to management exist, but integrative modes of therapy address the body-mind-spirit con- tinuum. Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a valuable option for many affected women from childbirth to menopause.

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