Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is pain in a woman’s lower abdomen that is not related to pregnancy. It may be constant or come and go and range from mild to severe.

What are the symptoms of pelvic pain?

Pelvic pain may include:

Severe cramping during periods
Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding
Pain during sex
Pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement
Pain in certain postures or positions

The pain can range from mild to severe or from dull to sharp.

What causes female pelvic pain?

Pelvic pain may be caused by problems in the reproductive system. These include endometriosis, adenomyosis and uterine fibroids. Other causes include scar tissue in the pelvic area after an infection or surgery, urinary or bowel diseases, and problems with the muscles, joints and ligaments in the pelvis, lower back or hips.

How is pelvic pain diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask about your health and symptoms and do a pelvic exam to check for problems with your reproductive system. You may have tests, such as blood and urine tests to check for infection.

How is pelvic pain treated?

Treatment for pelvic pain depends on the cause. Common treatments include birth control pills or hormone treatment for problems related to your periods, or surgery to remove a growth, cyst or tumor. You may also receive medicine to relieve pain or to help treat the problem that is causing the pain.

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