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Pelvic pain occurs mostly in the lower abdomen area. The pain might be steady, or it might come and go. If the pain is severe, it might get in the way of your daily activities.
If you're a woman, you might feel a dull pain during your period. It could also happen during sex. Pelvic pain can be a sign that there is a problem with one of the organs in your pelvic area, such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix or vagina. It could also be a symptom of infection, or a problem with the urinary tract, lower intestines, rectum, muscle or bone. If you're a man, the cause is often a problem with the prostate.
You might have to undergo a lot of medical tests to find the cause of the pain. The treatment will depend on the cause, how bad the pain is and how often it occurs.
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Citrus Valley Interstitial Cystitis Support Group - Dedicated to bringing order and control to your life if the medical conditions labeled IC and/or chronic pelvic pain is your diagnosis. Find a FAQ's, links, a doctor's corner, and meeting dates and notes.
Cystitis Research Center - Dedicated to helping Interstitial Cystitis patients, or those having chronic bladder problems such as pelvic pain, urinary frequency, burning, urethral symptoms, or urgency and pressure. Find new patient, doctor, and laboratory information, research and diagnosis and monitoring details.
Pelvic Pain (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) - Detailed information, including causes, symptoms, possible treatments, and tips to cope with pain. Also offers advice on planning for birth, and various personal accounts.
Babyworld: Pelvic Joint Pain (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) - Symptoms and treatment options, including a personal account.
Baby Centre: Pelvic Pain (SPD) - Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including self help tips.
Athena Women's Medical Group - Women's health specialists focusing on laparoscopy, treatment of infertility, stress and urge urinary incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain. (San Francisco, California)
Women's Therapy Center - Devoted to women's physical and emotional health: vaginismus, sexual sysfunctions, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, sexual abuse, PMS, sex therapy, menopause, female adolescent problems, incontinence, eating disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety & panic attacks, fibromyalgia, adoption & infertility counseling.
Pelvic Pain and Organic Dysfunction Syndrome (PPOD) - Information about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain and disturbances of bladder, bowel, gynecologic and sexual function.
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Information - Also known as varicose veins in the pelvis, is a condition similar to varicose veins in the legs that can result in pelvic pain. A detailed look at this syndrome.
Dr. Cook's Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Information Center - A comprehensive endometriosis site, including an endometriosis glossary, pictures, video clips and answers to many questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.