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Women and Pelvic pain


Most women (and some men), sometime in their lives experience pelvic pain (when at least 3 mths, called chronic pelvic pain (CPP)). This is a poorly understood condition that likely represents abnormal neurological function, either in the peripheral nervous system or central nervous system. Mainly different etiologies have been proposed for CPP, but a major problem is that virtually none of them have been validated. Commonly proposed etiologies include:

  • endometriosis (very controversial)
  • infection or post-infectious neurological hypersensitivity
  • exaggerated bladder, bowel, or uterine pain sensitivity (also known as visceral pain)
  • ovarian cysts, uterine leiomyoma - often found in asymptomatic patients as well, however
  • less common emergencies: ovarian torsion - sudden loss of circulation to the ovary, appendicitis - infection of one part of the intestine, with right lower abdominal pain, ectopic pregnancy - where an early pregnancy grows outside of the uterus, and can cause sudden, heavy intra-abdominal bleeding
Women with symptoms of pain may want to see a gynecologist if problems don't go away after a few days, and workup should begin with a careful history and examination, followed by a pregnancy test. Some women may also need bloodwork or additional imaging studies, and a handful may also benefit from having surgical evaluation using small telescopes (laparoscopy). Many women will also benefit from a consultation with a physical therapist, a trial of anti-inflammatory medications, hormonal therapy, or even neurological agents.

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@JeannieNYC some ovarian thing. Extreme pelvic, abdominal and back pain on right side. Real bad. Surgery probably on 15th.
turtlesiren (Stella) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:15:10 -0000
@JeannieNYC some ovarian thing. Extreme pelvic, abdominal and back pain on right side. Real bad. Surgery probably on 15th.
-Abdominal/Pelvic Pain or Pressure or Feeling "Full"
esha925 (Esha) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:29:06 -0000
-Abdominal/Pelvic Pain or Pressure or Feeling "Full"
as i was gathering the laundry i had major pain in my pelvic area...srly what is going on? it comes and goes...it needs to go away. ugh...
mnmsfan36 (Val S@xe) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:39:49 -0000
as i was gathering the laundry i had major pain in my pelvic area...srly what is going on? it comes and goes...it needs to go away. ugh...
Pelvic pain and no patience at all
kwagnersmith (Kristen Wagner-Smith) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:11 -0000
Pelvic pain and no patience at all
I think that was the worst nights sleep ever. Loads of pelvic pain, don't feel too tired tho, yet.
Snowgirl1972 (Helen White) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:03:01 -0000
I think that was the worst nights sleep ever. Loads of pelvic pain, don't feel too tired tho, yet.
@imbeloisy08 Jen vibs are massager first it's just that people change the shape to massage those ladies with pelvic pain..
Eddy120876 (Eddy Sarmiento) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:44:21 -0000
@imbeloisy08 Jen vibs are massager first it's just that people change the shape to massage those ladies with pelvic pain..

 
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