What is the role of psychology in pelvic pain management? A biopsychosocial approach.

This episode will focus on how psychology fits within understanding and treating genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD), aka vaginismus and dyspareunia. We explore biological/physical, psychological, and environmental (social/contextual) factors and discuss its importance for all three areas to be addressed in a treatment plan. SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠https://www.thesensatespace.com/POD11⁠ FREE GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: ⁠⁠https://thesensatespace.com/empowered/⁠⁠ (for people with anxiety + pain with pap smear and similar). STICKERS + HELPFUL THINGS: ⁠⁠https://thesensatespace.com/shop/⁠⁠ IMPORTANT: This is a psychology podcast about vaginismus and other pelvic and sexual pain disorders, and related issues (genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, gynaecological pain, sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain) for the purpose of education and collaboration; it’s not therapy or medical advice. Information is general in nature and does not replace individualised assessment or treatment advice. Please seek professional support tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see our ⁠⁠About⁠⁠ page for more information.