Pelvic Pain
Relief for Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is pain located between the belly button and the hips or groin. This pain is considered acute if it happens quickly and goes away, or chronic if it lasts for six months or longer. Pelvic pain is a common problem, typically beginning after your first period, but may be experienced by women of all ages. Though pelvic pain may be common, it’s not something you have to live with.
If you are experiencing pelvic pain, the expert gynecologists at Orlando Health Women's Institute will provide the answers you need. They will diagnose your condition with skill and compassion and develop an individualized treatment plan with the most advanced options available, so you can live life pain-free.
Chronic or acute pelvic pain may be experienced as constant pain or a dull ache in the abdominal area, or pain that comes and goes. It may also include burning or pain with urination, vaginal discharge and discomfort during intercourse. Pelvic pain is often described in one or more ways.
Pelvic pain is most commonly felt as:
- Burning
- Cramping
- Dull and aching
- Intermittent (comes and goes)
- Pressure or heaviness in your pelvis
- Sharp and severe
Acute or chronic pelvic pain may be caused by a variety of conditions, including digestive or urinary tract problems, as well as ovarian, uterine and endometrial disorders. Our gynecologists are experienced in diagnosing a wide range of conditions related to pelvic pain and can offer treatments for lasting relief.
Common causes of acute or chronic pelvic pain include:
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Diverticulitis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometriosis and adenomyosis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Neuromuscular issues
- Ovarian Cysts
- Painful periods and menstrual disorders
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urinary tract and bladder infections
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine or cervical cancer
Expert gynecologists at Orlando Health Women's Institute will accurately diagnose and treat pelvic conditions, using a variety of screenings and tests, which may include blood and urine tests as well as tests for sexually transmitted diseases and cancer. Depending on your condition, your doctor may utilize advanced diagnostic procedures, including laparoscopy, cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, intravenous pyelography, X-rays, and MRI or CT scans.
Our skilled medical team will develop personalized treatment based on your particular condition or diagnosis and medical needs. If medication and holistic options are not affective, we offer the most advanced surgical options available, utilizing a minimally invasive approach. As the experts in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, our specialists can offer options with faster recovery, less risk and less discomfort, making a better quality of life well within reach.
Pelvic Pain – Get Your Downloadable Guide
Chronic pelvic pain affects approximately 1 in 7 women. Download our guide to learn more about the sources of pelvic pain and minimally invasive solutions for rapid recovery.
