Managing Pelvic Pain: Treatments and Strategies for Relief

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What does pelvic pain mean?

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What are the symptoms of pelvic pain?

Symptoms of pelvic pain include: Pain associated with your gut, such as during a bowel movement. Pain associated with your bladder, or passing urine. Pain during sex. Pain may occur in different parts of the tummy (abdomen). Pain usually comes and goes. The length and severity of each bout of pain can vary greatly.

Is pelvic pain a symptom of infection?

Pelvic pain might be a symptom of infection or arise from pain in your pelvic bone or nonreproductive internal organs. But in women and people AFAB, pelvic pain can very well be an indication that there might be a problem with one of the reproductive organs in their pelvic area (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina).

Where is pelvic pain located?

Pelvic pain is located in the lower torso. The pelvic cavity is the bowl-like structure that starts at the top of your hip bone (about level with your navel) and ends at the groin. The base of the pelvis is made up of a network of muscles and ligaments known as the pelvic floor.

What is chronic pelvic pain?

A glossary of medical terms is available at A-Z of medical terms. Chronic pelvic pain is any pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis that lasts for more than 6 months. It is common, affecting around 1 in 6 women. In a third to a half of laparoscopies done to investigate chronic pelvic pain, no obvious cause is found.

Is pelvic pain more common in women?

Pelvic pain is more common in women. There are many different causes of pain in your pelvic area. They can be separated by when they tend to happen, if you are pregnant and if they are accompanied by other symptoms such as vaginal bleeding. The most common causes are mentioned below. Most will improve with painkillers.

What Is Pelvic Pain

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Pelvic Pain Information

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