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For many living with persistent pelvic pain, one emotion rises above the rest: FEAR.

Patients frequently report fears such as:

• “What if it’s something harmful we haven’t found yet?”
• “Will this pain ruin my relationships or intimacy?”
• “What if it continues to get worse?”
• “Will I ever be able t...

Many patients with persistent pelvic distress—such as Endometriosis, Interstitial cystitis, Vulvodynia, and IBS—feel trapped in a cycle of symptoms. Despite thorough biomedical evaluations and negative test results, their pain persists.

This paradox often reflects a central sensitization process, w...

A compelling new systems-based study explores how we can better support individuals living with persistent pelvic pain—a condition too often ignored, dismissed, or misunderstood.

The research shines a light on the fragmented and stigmatized landscape these individuals face and how thoughtfully desi...

"No One Believed Me Before": Supporting IC + Pelvic Pain patients with Prior Medical Mistrust.

For many people navigating Interstitial Cystitis (IC), OAB, or vulvar discomfort, the experience of being dismissed or gaslit by prior providers can create a deep mistrust of medical care.

When a patient say...