Prognosis

Pelvic pain may be a short-term problem that goes away with treatment, or it can be chronic. If your pain is caused by a disorder or disease such as irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis or chronic prostatitis, you may need treatment for a long time or even the rest of your life. Many chronic pelvic pain conditions are difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn as much as you can about your pain disorder and its treatments. This will help you work more closely with your health care provider or team to plan the best treatment and have a better quality of life.