Psychosocial Factors and Central Sensitization in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Psychosocial Factors and Central Sensitization in Chronic Pelvic Pain

The purpose of this study is to determine if the psychosocial factors in women with chronic pelvic pain are predisposing, precipitant or maintenance factors, and relate these factors with central sensitization and dysfunctional pain.

This study pretends clarify the psychosocial factors presents in women with chronic pelvic pain, and determine if this factors are predisposing, precipitant or of maintenance, through an interview and a series of validated questionnaires. In addition, these findings will be related to the presence of central sensitization, as measured by quantitative sensory testing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 55 years
• Chronic pelvic pain diagnosis, defined as persistent pain in pelvis related structures
• Pain duration ≥6 months
• Average pain intensity ≥3/10 in NRS during the previous week
• To understand the objectives of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Suspicion or knowledge of current organic pathology that requires medical or surgical treatment
• Pain as a consequence of surgery known
• Pending litigation or financial compensation
• Psychiatric disorders: major depression, bipolar syndrome, etc ..
• Cognitive difficulties
• Not sign the informed consent