It is common, occurring at some point in most women's lives. Pelvic pain is often caused by the normal functioning of the reproductive organs. For example, many women who ovulate experience pain of varying intensity during menstruation. This pain is often referred to as «normal», as long as there is no abnormal condition.
The pelvis is a complex area containing the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder and part of the lower intestine. Nearby is also the appendix. In addition, pain from the kidneys, muscles and abdominal wall may project into the pelvis. Common gynecological causes of pelvic pain are:
- the ectopic pregnancy
- the endometriosis
- the fibroids
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- the ovarian cysts
The clinical history will raise suspicion of some of these conditions and the diagnosis will be made by the physical examination, which includes examination of the abdomen, pelvis and sometimes the rectum.
Diagnostic investigation may also include blood tests, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and laparoscopy.
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