[What type of psychotherapy in the management of chronic pelvic and perineal pain?].

OBJECTIVE

How to propose psychotherapy in a patient with chronic pelvic and perineal pain?

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Description of the psychological and behavioural profile of patients with chronic pelvic and perineal pain, the indications for proposing psychotherapy and the reasons for choosing a particular type of psychotherapy.

RESULTS

Very few studies have analysed the impact of psychotherapy in the treatment of chronic pelvic and perineal pain and more extensive studies should be conducted.

CONCLUSIONS

Advice concerning the modalities of referring a patient to a psychotherapist, based on a multidisciplinary approach.