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By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG Sudden onset pelvic pain is usually severe and can be associated with nausea, vomiting, fever or backache. It is an emergency and urgent management is required. The most common causes are gynecologic in origin such as ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, ruptured ovarian cyst, torsion of tube and ovary, fibroid degeneration or […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
As previously discussed in our blog under Pelvic Pain some causes of pelvic pain are non-gynecologic and could be related to muscles, bladder, bones, joints, nerves, lymph nodes, bladder or bowel. To help elucidate the source of pelvic pain this brief questionnaire is helpful: 1) Do you have a problem with […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS IS ALSO KNOWN AS PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME
Approximately 25-85% of women with chronic pelvic pain may have IC (interstitial cystitis). The symptoms are urinary frequency, urgency of urination, urinary incontinence or pelvic pain. Painful intercourse may also occur. If you have these urinary symptoms with negative urine culture, […] By Joseph Hazan, M.D., FACOG This is present in 15-20 % of the population. This problem is characterized by recurring pain, frequent, alternating constipation and diarrhea. Tests are usually negative, because there is no structural or biochemical abnormality. Patients with IBS have an increased response to experiencing pain initiated and aggravated by stress. […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG
Endometriosis affects females of the reproductive age. The inner lining ofthe uterus is called endometrium. This inner lining is normally built up monthly and shed during the period. Endometriosis consists of this type of endometrial tissue being found outside the uterus, in various areas. It usually manifests itself as […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
Dyspareunia is painful intercourse. It can occur due to physical or psychological factors. It can be occasional or persistent. It can also occur after intercourse. Causes: 1) Infection: Herpes Bacterial vaginosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Yeast Trichomonas Sexually Transmitted Infection Urinary Tract Infection 2) Endocrine Menopause Breastfeeding Estrogen lowering medications 3) Trauma […] Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
This problem, also known as DYSMENORRHEA is the most common female health issue. 70% of teenagers have this problem. 15% of those have severe symptoms. 10 % of women with severe symptoms have pelvic abnormalities ( e.g. endometriosis). We will address this topic separately. These are the primary reasons for […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG
The other causes of pelvic pain are as follows: Constipation Colon cancer Irritable bowel bowel Inflammatory bowel disease Colitis Chronic intermittent bowel obstruction Diverticular disease (including diverticulitis) Abdominal wall muscle and fascial ( myofascial) pain Chronic coccygeal pain Back pain Fibromyalgia Pain from incorrect posture Neuralgia of pelvic nerves […] By Joseph Hazan, M.D., FACOG
In this series we will look into some of the useful information regarding major entities that cause pelvic pain. The type of pain we will address will be chronic pain. Most acute causes for pain such as ectopic pregnancy, ruptured or torsioned ovarian cyst, appendicitis or kidney stones […] |
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