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Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain is a common symptom in women. It is frequently,
but not always, related to the reproductive system. Other
causes of pelvic pain are related to the intestines or
urinary tract. Psychological factors can make the pain
seem worse, or even cause a sensation of pain where no
physical problem exists.
Pelvic pain can range from mild discomfort or cramping,
to severe, intense pain. This pain may be acute, when
it occurs suddenly, or chronic, when the pain lasts for
a long period of time.
Common
causes for pelvic pain include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory
disease, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, urinary tract infection,
ovarian cysts, irritable bowel syndrome, and sexually transmitted
disease. Fibroids do not often cause pain apart from period
pains secondary to heavy periods. |