To diagnose and treat chronic pelvic pain, your doctor will need to learn as much as possible about the conditions that are contributing to your pain. A knowledgeable doctor will ask you many questions about your condition and perform a thorough physical exam.

Which tests your doctor uses to diagnose your condition and determine your treatment will depend on your symptoms.

There are a number of conditions that are commonly associated with chronic pelvic pain, including endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adhesions, nerve entrapment, irritable bowel syndrome, bladder problems, back pain, pelvic prolapse and depression.

• Your health history
• The physical exam
• Conditions that contribute to CPP