What conditions cause pelvic pain?

Pelvic pain can be caused by any problems arising from the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, bladder, lower intestines, colon, or rectum.  Pelvic pain can also be caused by musculoskeletal problems.  The most common causes of pelvic pain are ovulation pain and menstrual cramps.  These are usually treated symptomatically with over-the-counter medications but at times can be debilitating.  Other more serious causes of pelvic pain are endometriosis, uterine fibroids, vulvodynia or other types of vaginal pain, pelvic infections, urinary tract infection, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, or gas pains.  There are numerous reasons for pelvic pain due to the fact that there are numerous organs in the pelvic area, and because of this, it is very difficult to diagnose the problem and medical attention is usually necessary if these problems persist.

 

Pelvic pain may be Acute or Chronic. Different age groups are associated with more frequent causes.Some of the causes of acute pain may be the following:
Infections of the uterus,ovaries,fallopian tubes,such as PID as a result of a Sexually Transmitted Disease.
Endometritis an infection of the lining of the uterus from an ascending infection or during or after childbirth
Ovarian twisting named a torsion.
Endometriosis
ovarian cysts or tumors which may or may not rupture.
painful periods,dysmenorrhea
uterine fibroids
Pelvic tumors both non cancerous and cancerous
Ectopic pregnancy
Abruption placenta in pregnancy
Spontaneous abortion in pregnancy.
Non Gynecological causes may include appendicitis,Gastroenteritis, Bowel disease,such as Chrons or Colitis, Diverticulitis, Kidney stones, Musculoskeletal such as acute muscle tear,sprain or a Disc problem