What is Pelvic Pain?

Pelvic pain is discomfort that occurs in the lowest part of the torso, which is the area below the abdomen and between the hip bones.

Common causes can include:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Ovarian cysts
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Urinary tract disorders
• Digestive system disorders
  
  

Symptoms requiring management include:

• Persistent or severe pelvic pain
• Discomfort during intercourse
• Painful urination
• Irregular bleeding
  
  

Diagnosis typically involves:

• A physical examination
• Patient history review
• Potentially, imaging tests such as:
• Ultrasound
• MRI scans
  
  

Conservative treatments may include:

• Pain relievers
• Hormonal treatments
• Antibiotics (if an infection is present)
• Physical therapy
  
  

Interventional treatments can include:

• Nerve blocks
• Trigger point injections
• In some instances, surgery
  
  

The overall goals of treatment are to:

• Reduce or eliminate pain
• Address the underlying cause of the pain
• Improve the patient’s quality of life