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Pelvic pain

Pelvic pain: Introduction

Pelvic pain: The term "pelvic pain" is often used to refer to pain in the region of the internal reproductive organs in women. However, pelvic pain can also arise due to ... more about Pelvic pain.

Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain is usually elated to pain due to visceral organs situated in the pelvic area such as uterus, bladder.. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pelvic pain is available below.

Symptoms of Pelvic pain

• Pain that ranges from mild to severe
• Pain that ranges from dull to sharp
• Severe cramping during periods
• Pain during intercouse
• Painful micturition or have a bowel movement
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Pelvic pain: Complications

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• Sexually transmitted diseases
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Pelvic pain?

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Causes of Pelvic pain

• Problems of the reproductive system, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine fibroids
• Scar tissue (adhesions) in the pelvic area after a pelvic infection or surgery
• Diseases of the urinary tract or bowel, such as irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bladder irritation
• Physical or sexual abuse
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Treatments for Pelvic pain

• Birth control pills or hormone treatment for problems related to periods
• Surgery to remove a growth, cyst, or tumor
• Medicine to treat the problem, such as an antibiotic for infection or medicine for irritable bowel syndrome
• Pain relievers- NSAIDs, like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Tricyclic antidepressant medicine
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Pelvic pain

Medical research articles related to Pelvic pain include:

• Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery
• Excisional surgery versus ablative surgery for ovarian endometriomata
• Prediction of treatment outcomes after global endometrial ablation
• Chronic pelvic pain. In: Guidelines on chronic pelvic pain.
• Pelvic pain in gynaecological practice. In: Guidelines on chronic pelvic pain.
• General treatment of chronic pelvic pain. In: Guidelines on chronic pelvic pain.
• Psychological factors in chronic pelvic pain. In: Guidelines on chronic pelvic pain.
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Pelvic pain

Prognosis for Pelvic pain: Early diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain may help prevent chronic female pelvic pain from developing.

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