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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) for the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain
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When using tricyclic antidepressants for chronic pelvic pain (with no diagnosable cause), some women report that their pain is less intense and doesn't last as long. Some women discontinue the medicine because of side effects, and others report no improvement.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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