Join pharmacist Jay Gill as he interviews Dr. Melissa Delgado from The Chronic Pelvic Pain Center of Northern Virginia. Dr. Delgado is passionate about providing a holistic approach to treating pelvic pain and helping women find relief. She teaches us that even though 25 million women suffer from this condition, many women come to her very frustrated because it is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pelvic pain that lasts more than 6 months. When you say pelvic pain most people think of endometriosis, ovarian cysts or fibroids, but it can have overlapping conditions, such as IBS, Interstitial Cystitis, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Symptoms vary from vague lower abdominal pain before or during their menstrual cycle to stabbing pain or UTI like symptoms. Some women may also complain of chronic vaginitis, painful intercourse, anxiety and depression linked to their symptoms. Often times there is a history of trauma and there can also be a genetic component. When Dr. Delgado sees patients she wants to know and treat the whole patient and not just their symptoms. Initial appointments take approximately 1 hour to allow her to fully understand the patient's concerns. Dr. Delgado is a firm believer in tailoring the therapy to each individual person and to share the good news that there are always multiple treatment options. Supplements and lifestyle changes are a big part of healing, but there is a place for medications, physical therapy, ozone therapy and maybe even surgery. You can learn more about The Chronic Pelvic Pain Center here. https://www.pelvicpaindr.com/
