Pelvic pain
Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones.
What is Pelvic pain?
Pelvic pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Pelvic pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Pelvic pain
The following conditions have been associated with Pelvic pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Chlamydia Infection
A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection that often causes no symptoms but can lead to pelvic pain, discharge, ...
Endometriosis
A condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, causing painful periods, pelvic pain, and sometim...
Gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can affect the genitals, rectum, and throat, often causing discharge and...
Interstitial Cystitis
A chronic bladder condition causing pelvic pain, urgency, and frequent urination.
Irritable Bladder
A term sometimes used for a bladder with overactive or hypersensitive symptoms.
Mycoplasma Genitalium Infection
A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cause urethritis, discharge, and pelvic pain.
Ovarian Cancer
Cancer of the ovaries, which often causes vague symptoms such as bloating, pelvic pain, and feeling full quickly.
Prostatitis
Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland causing pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sometimes fever.
Renal nutcracker syndrome
Renal nutcracker syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Trichomoniasis
A common sexually transmitted parasitic infection causing vaginal discharge, itching, and painful urination.
Urinary Tract Infection
An infection of the bladder or urinary tract, more common in women, causing burning with urination, frequency, urgency, ...
Uterine Fibroids
Non-cancerous growths of the muscular wall of the uterus that can cause heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pain, pressur...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Pelvic pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.