Chronic Female Pelvic Pain


This type of pain focuses on pain which has lasted longer than 6 months. The pain is located in the region just below the bellybutton. The type of pain varies from woman to woman. In some women, it is a mild ache that comes and goes. In others, the pain is so steady and severe that it’s hard to sleep, work, or enjoy life.

Some common causes of chronic pelvic pain include:
Problems of the reproductive system
Scar tissue dues to surgery etc.
Diseases of the urinary tract or bowel
Not all causes of chronic pelvic pain are known.
Some common causes for pain with a known cause include:
Birth control pills or hormone treatment for problems related to your periods.
Surgery to remove a growth, cyst, or tumour.
Medicine to treat the problem, such as antibiotics.

If the cause is unknown, the doctor will advise treatment based on your symptoms. Talk to your local health professional or more details.