Chronic pain, specifically Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP), significantly complicates opioid use disorder (OUD), with overlapping psychosocial and neurobiological risks.
The study aimed to compare the prevalence of CPP and sexual dysfunction between individuals on buprenorphine for OUD and those receiving treatment for other chronic medical conditions, using various assessment tools.
Findings indicated high levels of CPP and sexual dysfunction in both groups, highlighting the need for integrated, gender-sensitive approaches in OUD treatment to improve recovery outcomes.