Interventional Pain Medicine for Women’s Health: Comprehensive Treatment Strategies explores evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment of pain conditions affecting women.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 9, 2026 — Millions of women experience challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of pain conditions. Interventional Pain Medicine for Women’s Health: Comprehensive Treatment Strategies, a new textbook published by Oxford University Press, brings together contributions from physicians and healthcare experts to examine evidence-based approaches to women’s health and pain medicine.

The text provides diagnostic frameworks and interventional treatment approaches tailored to conditions that commonly affect women and aims to address gaps identified in clinical research and patient care.

Expert-Led, Evidence-Based Approaches

Edited by internationally recognized anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist Dr. Anita Gupta and a multidisciplinary team of contributors, the book examines minimally invasive therapies and emerging research surrounding pain conditions that disproportionately affect women, including pelvic pain, migraines, autoimmune disorders, post-surgical pain, endometriosis-related pain, and musculoskeletal disorders.

The publication also discusses multidisciplinary care models that combine interventional techniques, pharmacologic therapies, and behavioral health support to improve patient outcomes.

A Clinical Voice on Women’s Pain

“Women’s pain has historically been under-recognized and under-treated,” said Dr. Anita Gupta. “This book represents an effort to advance evidence-based, personalized care for women living with pain.”

Growing Attention on Healthcare Inequities

The publication arrives amid ongoing discussions surrounding women’s healthcare disparities, opioid alternatives, menopause care, reproductive health, and mental health. Research published by healthcare institutions and medical organizations has documented that women may experience delays in diagnosis for certain conditions and can face disparities in pain assessment and treatment.

These findings have contributed to calls from clinicians and researchers for additional training, updated clinical guidelines, and increased support for research focused on women’s health and pain management.

Key Topics Explored in the Book

•  Why women experience pain differently than men
•  The role hormones and biology play in acute, surgical, and chronic pain
•  Non-opioid and minimally invasive pain-management therapies
•  Pelvic pain and endometriosis treatment innovations
•  The relationship between trauma, stress, and pain pathways
•  Pain management during menopause and reproductive transitions
•  Future directions in women-centered healthcare

Each section is designed to translate emerging scientific research into practical clinical applications for healthcare providers across specialties.

Impact on Clinical Practice and Education

Designed for physicians, healthcare providers, researchers, and interdisciplinary care teams, the book also contributes to broader discussions surrounding healthcare access, bias in medicine, and patient advocacy. It may serve as a reference resource for medical education programs seeking to expand pain medicine curricula related to women’s health.

Need for Awareness in Pain Medicine

Healthcare professionals continue to emphasize awareness of chronic pain and women’s health issues, as chronic pain remains a significant contributor to disability worldwide. Research continues to examine how earlier intervention and individualized treatment strategies may improve quality of life for patients experiencing chronic pain.

Book Details:

Interventional Pain Medicine for Women’s Health: Comprehensive Treatment Strategies

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780197820513

https://a.co/d/00sallw3

Available through Oxford University Press and major booksellers.

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About Oxford University Press

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Contact Information

Name: Dr. Anita Gupta
Email: agupta38@jhmi.edu
Organization: Oxford University Press
Website: https://anitagupta.com