SynthesisBMC psychology2026
Psychosocial etiology and management of chronic pelvic pain in women: a systematic review.
Synthesis in BMC psychology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Integrated Therapy, and Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundChronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) in women is a complicated disease. Psychosocial elements like stress, trauma, and mental illnesses frequently impact CPP in women. A biopsychosocial strategy emphasizing the integration of psychosocial approach for conceptualizing and managing this condition is necessary for effective management. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to propose the psychosocial etiology and management strategies for CPP in women.
methodResearch databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library, were used to search for relevant articles published from 2016 to 2025. The selected studies were Cross-Sectional Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). Of the 32 studies, 8 were chosen according to the inclusion criteria.
resultsThe data synthesis of the selected studies found that psychological distress, unhealthy coping style, early life experiences, and emotional trauma are significant etiological factors for CPP in women. On the other hand, psychosocial therapeutic approaches including psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, stress management techniques and coping strategies were found effective for improving the chronic pain condition.
conclusionThe psychosocial etiology of CPP in women underscores the importance of a psychosocial approach to management, integrating psychological and social interventions. Addressing both the psychological and social dimensions of pain is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
trial registrationThis systematic review has been registered in PROSPERO with the Registration No. CRD420251179527.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.