scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: What Is the Evidence?

ISRN Pain ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Paiva ◽  
Márcia Mendonça Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Specific Disorders ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as pain of at least 6 months’ duration that occurs in the lower abdomen or below the umbilicus and has resulted in functional or psychological disability or required intervention and treatment. Therapeutic interventions center around the treatment of CPP as a diagnosis in and of itself, and treatment of specific disorders that may be related to CPP. A multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment seems to be most effective for symptomatic relief. This paper reviews the evidence for such interventions as psychological treatments including the use of complementary and alternative medicine techniques for CPP in women. Unfortunately, finding the best evidence in this setting is difficult as only very few randomized controlled trials are available. A combination of treatments is usually required over time for the treatment of refractory CPP. The multifactorial nature of CPP needs to be discussed with the patient and a good rapport as well as a partnership needs to be developed to plan a management program with regular followup. Promotion of a multidisciplinary approach which includes complementary and alternative medicine techniques in managing CPP in women seems to yield the best results.

scholarly journals New Insights about Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Grinberg ◽  
Yael Sela ◽  
Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Pelvic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
The Common

Background: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is one of the common diseases in urology and gynecology. CPPS is a multifactorial disorder where pain may originate in any of the urogynecological, gastrointestinal, pelvic musculoskeletal, or nervous systems. The symptoms of CPPS appear to result from an interplay between psychological factors and dysfunction in the immune, neurological, and endocrine systems. The aim of this article was to present new insight about CPPS in order to raise awareness of nursing and medical staff in the identification and diagnosis of the syndrome and to promote an appropriate treatment for each woman who suffers from CPPS. Methods: A literature review about the factors associated with CPPS and therapeutic interventions for CPPS was conducted. Results: CPPS represents a chronic pain syndrome that combines anatomic malfunction of the pelvic floor muscles with malfunction of pain perception linked with psychological and cognitive factors. Conclusions: The therapeutic interventions in CPPS cases should, consequently, follow a multidisciplinary approach.

scholarly journals Putting Integrative Oncology Into Practice: Concepts and Approaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelly Latte-Naor ◽  
Jun J. Mao
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Integrative Oncology ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Unmet symptom needs and a desire for holistic health approaches or even cure are among the motivations patients have for seeking out complementary and alternative medicine. Using complementary and alternative medicine instead of conventional cancer treatment can have a negative impact on clinical outcomes and survival. Integrative oncology is a patient-centered, evidence-informed field of comprehensive cancer care that uses mind-body practices, natural products, and lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside conventional cancer treatments. It prioritizes safety and best available evidence to offer appropriate therapeutic interventions along with conventional care. This review summarizes the underlying principles of integrative oncology and how it is distinct from alternative medicine, and it provides a practical guide for the effective application of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine interventions in patient-centered care. In addition, we recommend resources for patients and clinicians and provide algorithms for appropriate integrative medicine referrals. Finally, we offer suggestions on developing and implementing an integrative oncology program and addressing current challenges in the field.

scholarly journals Resistance to Antibiotics and Antifungal Medicinal Products: Can Complementary and Alternative Medicine Help Solve the Problem in Common Infection Diseases? The Introduction of a Dutch Research Consortium

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther T. Kok ◽  
Miek C. Jong ◽  
Barbara Gravendeel ◽  
Willem B. Van Leeuwen ◽  
Erik W. Baars
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Vaginal Candidiasis ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cochrane Reviews ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The increase of antibiotic resistance worldwide, rising numbers of deaths and costs associated with this, and the fact that hardly any new antimicrobial drugs have been developed during the last decade have increased the interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapeutic interventions, if proven safe and effective. Observational studies on clinical CAM practices demonstrate positive effects of treatment of infections with CAM therapies (clinical effects, patient satisfaction) in combination with small percentages of antibiotics prescription. However, Cochrane reviews and other studies demonstrate that in most instances the quality of clinical trials on CAM treatment of infections is currently too low to provide sufficient evidence. Therefore a Dutch consortium on (in vitro and clinical) scientific research on CAM and antibiotic resistance has been formed. The aim and objective of the consortium is to establish an enduring partnership and to develop expertise to further develop and investigate safe and effective CAM treatments for infectious diseases of humans (and animals). A first ongoing project on the development of safe and effective biobased CAM antimycotics in women with (recurrent) vaginal candidiasis infection is introduced.

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