Introduction
Chronic pelvic pain is one of the most common medical problems in women. It is defined as pain located between the belly button and the pelvis and lasts longer than 6 months.
It may cause physical, mental and psychological damage. Twenty five percent of women suffering from chronic pelvic pain have difficulty in maintaining their social life for at least 2-3 days of each month.
Pain is felt during sexual intercourse in 90% of cases. Chronic pelvic pain is characterized by pelvic pain lasting 6 months of longer, lack of response to usual treatments or minimal alleviation and continuous decrease in physical activity.
There may be many underlying causes of chronic pelvic pain. If chronic pelvic pain is secondary to a documented health problem, pain killers will not be required, as the pain will completely disappear when the underlying problem is eliminated.
Treatment of pelvic pain in Acıbadem Healthcare Group
Since Acıbadem Healthcare Group adopts a holistic approach for pelvic pain, patients are first evaluated by a Gynecologist who is specialized in pelvic pain. Patients are discussed in Pelvic Pain Council, where relevant departments join. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach is determined jointly by relevant departments.
Following departments take a role in diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain:
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Algology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Urology
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
Hospitals
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Altunizade Hospital
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Atakent Hospital
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Bakırköy Hospital
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Fulya Hospital
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Maslak Hospital
Doctors
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Prof. A.TANER USTA, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Prof. BİLGİ BACA, M.D. General Surgery
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Prof. ÇAĞATAY KARŞIDAĞ, M.D. Psychiatry
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Prof. GÜRHAN ŞİŞMAN, M.D. Endoscopy
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Prof. HÜSNÜ GÖRGEN, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology
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Prof. M.FARUK KÖSE, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology
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Prof. METE GÜNGÖR, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology
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Prof. MURAT GÖNENÇ, M.D. General Surgery
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Prof. NESLİAR ESER KUTSAL, M.D. Endoscopy
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Prof. SELDA ÖZÇIRPICI, M.D. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Prof. SÜLEYMAN ÖZYALÇIN, M.D. Treatment of pain (Algology)
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Prof. ZEYNEP GÜVEN, M.D. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Assoc. Prof. BAKİ ERDEM, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology
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Assoc. Prof. BORA ÖZVEREN, M.D. Urology
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Assoc. Prof. CİHAN KAYA, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Assoc. Prof. ÖZGÜÇ TAKMAZ, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Assoc. Prof. PINAR KADİROĞULLARI, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Assist. Prof. EMİNE KARABÜK, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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AYSEL ÖZKAYNAK, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics
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MÜGE KOÇAK, M.D. Neurology
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SALİH YILMAZ, M.D. Gynecology and Obstetrics