Gynecologic pain or Pelvic pain is a sign that one of the reproductive organs in the pelvic area may be having a problem (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina).
Pelvic or gynecologic pain can cause various patterns of symptoms including :
Bleeding, spotting, or discharge from the vagina
A painful period
Dysuria (painful urination) (painful urination)
Bloating or diarrhea
Gas or bloating
Rectal bleeding.
Suffering when having sex
Chills or a fever
Back pain
Discomfort in the groin area
Persistent, severe discomfort
Pain that is intermittent (intermittent)
A dull ache
Sharp discomfort or cramping
Feeling of pressure or weight in the deep pelvis
Pain during sexual activity
Discomfort during urinating or having a bowel movement.
Pain due to Sitting for extended lengths of time.
If you have any of these symptoms visit a Gynaecologist to be diagnosed and treated properly.
Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
Miscarriage
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Ovulation.
Menstrual cramps.
Ovarian cysts or other ovarian disorders.
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Cervical cancer
Uterine cancer
Ovarian cancer
Pelvic exam: to reveal signs of infection, abnormal growths or tense pelvic floor muscles.
Lab tests: to check for infections, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Ultrasound: to detect masses or cysts in the ovaries, uterus or fallopian tubes
Other imaging tests (abdominal X-rays, computerized tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)): to help detect abnormal structures or growths.
Laparoscopy: to view your pelvic organs and check for abnormal tissues or signs of infection, and to detect endometriosis and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Treatment aims to improve quality of life and lessen symptoms.
Your Gynaecologist will concentrate on treating that reason if there is an identifiable one. The focus of treatment, however, will be on controlling your pain and other symptoms if a reason cannot be found. The best strategy for many women entails combining therapies.
Medicine
Pain relievers
Hormone treatments
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Physical therapy
Stretching exercises
Massage and other relaxation techniques
Surgical management
Laparoscopic surgery in case of endometriosis
Hysterectomy
Neurostimulation (spinal cord stimulation)
Trigger point injections
Psychotherapy
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