Pelvic Pain

Pain is always real but it is not always easily diagnosed. Research proves that the location of your pain is not always indicative of the location of the problem. Pain mapping studies show that pain sometimes radiates well beyond the problem area. Pelvic pain is not always due to endometriosis but when it does not respond to oral contraceptives and medications, then laparoscopy is indicated.

Treatment

To evaluate the need for surgical intervention in cases of pelvic pain, we will evaluate the

• severity of your pain and
• your level of concern.

Severity is based on the correlation between your pain level and your ability to function normally at home, at work and in your leisure activities.

Concern refers to an evaluation of how your pain and discomfort impacts your life in four areas:

• concern over the amount of medication you are taking;
• concern about missing the diagnosis of something serious like malignancy;
• concern about future fertility; or
• concern about quality of life and wanting to feel better.

To inquire about diagnosing your condition or managing your pelvic pain, please contact Dr. Robbins through our Secure Patient Contact Form.

Conditions We Treat

• Overview
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic Pain
• Uterine Fibroids
• Pelvic Prolapse
• Incontinence
• Uterine Bleeding
• Glossary

308 US Route One
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Phone - (207) 883-3883
Fax - (207) 883-5788