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Adhesions and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Adhesions are a common cause of chronic pelvic pain, accounting for nearly 50% of chronic pelvic pain cases.1 When adhesions cause organs and tissues to stick together, the stretching and pulling caused by everyday movements can result in pain and discomfort.

Chronic pain caused by adhesions may be treated with surgery to cut through adhesions in the abdomen or pelvis. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to diagnose adhesions as the cause of chronic abdominal or pelvic pain.2

There are a number of online resources and support groups that you may find helpful if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pelvic pain.

Chronic Pelvic Pain
Long-term or persistent (three months or longer) pain in the pelvis.
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Adhesions
Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.
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1. Stovall TG, Elder RF, Ling FW. Predictors of pelvic adhesions. J Reprod Med. 1989;34:345-348.
 
2. DiZerega GS.  Peritoneal repair and postsurgical adhesion formation. In: Management of Common Problems in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Mishell DR, Goodwin Murphy T, Brenner PF, eds. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing; 2002: 267-271.
 

 
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Indication

Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier is used to reduce internal scarring (adhesions) after open abdominal/pelvic surgery.

Important Safety Information

Seprafilm should not be wrapped around a reconnected bowel as this may lead to increased side effects, such as abdominal infections. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has not been established in combination with other adhesion prevention products and/or in surgeries outside of the abdomen or pelvis. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has also not been evaluated in cases of pregnancy, cancer, or known infection. Side effects are consistent with those typically seen following abdominal/pelvic surgery when used as directed.

Please see the Seprafilm Package Insert for full product information and talk to your doctor.

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