Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Floor Health in Female Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions

The purpose of this study is to learn about nerve function and pelvic muscle function. To do this we will compare the pelvic nerve and muscle function of women with chronic pelvic pain to those who do not have chronic pelvic pain. Understanding the pain may lead to better treatments in the future.

Inclusion Criteria:Female sexAge 21 to 80 yearsSymptoms of CPP as defined by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG) for more than 6 monthsAt least two of seven overlapping CPP diagnosis (i.e., IC/PBS, IBS, Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, PN, FM, PFMP)An average CPP pain score of at least three on a 10 point pain scaleExclusion Criteria:Current or history of GI or GU pelvic cancerCurrent pelvic infection (e.g., a UTI or vaginal infection)Current or imminent planned pregnancy or recent delivery in the last 6 monthsAbdominal or pelvic surgery in the last 36 months.