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Genitourinary (GU) pain is a complex subject with multiple possible causes and therapies. Chronic GU pain is often recalcitrant to standard treatment, and patients may be desperate to try anything in search of relief. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has enjoyed increased popularity over the past decade, and many patients have sought pain relief from therapies such as herbs, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy. This chapter will review the topic of CAM and the state of the research in CAM therapies for GU pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]