What are the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain in women?

Female pelvic pain symptoms can include:

• Pain that ranges from mild to severe.
• Pain that ranges from dull to sharp.
• Severe cramping during periods.
• Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding.
• Pain during sex.
• Pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement.

Depression symptoms are commonly linked to chronic pain. Signs of depression include:

• Sleep problems.
• Appetite changes.
• Feelings of emptiness and sadness
• Slowed body movements and reactions

For the best chance of recovery from pain, depression must be treated along with any known physical causes of pain.