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Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as pelvic vein incompetence, is a long-term condition believed to be due to enlarged veins in the lower abdomen. [1] [7] The condition may cause chronic pain, such as a constant dull ache, which can be worsened by standing or sex. [1] Pain in the legs or lower back may also occur. [1]
More serious causes of pain could be STIs, hormonal changes, injuries to the vagina, urinary tract infections, pelvic tumors, pregnancy, or retained objects in the vagina (such as tampons), she adds.
Genital pain and pelvic pain can arise from a variety of conditions, crimes, trauma, medical treatments, physical diseases, mental illness and infections. In some instances the pain is consensual and self-induced. Self-induced pain can be a cause for concern and may require a psychiatric evaluation.
If there is hypertonia of levator ani (i.e., if the pelvic floor is "too tight"), endocavital maneuvers [clarification needed] were recommended by the expert consensus panel. [16] Mobilization of the nerves and muscles in the pelvic region is a proposed way to treat symptoms associated with a nerve entrapment. An example of this is neural ...
The causes of pelvic floor dysfunction aren’t well understood. Experts know that weakened muscles and connective tissue in the pelvis can contribute to it, as can injuries to the pelvis.
Pelvic pain is pain in the area of the pelvis. Acute pain is more common than chronic pain. [2] If the pain lasts for more than six months, it is deemed to be chronic pelvic pain. [3] [4] It can affect both the male and female pelvis. Common causes in include: endometriosis in women, bowel adhesions, irritable bowel syndrome, and interstitial ...
Being one of the most dominant causes of vaginal introital laxity, vaginal childbirth in women may cause trauma to the genito-pelvic floor musculature and vagina by stretching the introitus. [8] Along with the hormonal changes that lead to the relaxation of pelvic ligaments and vaginal tissues during pregnancy, these body parts will be further ...
Hematometra typically presents as cyclic, cramping pain in the midline of the pelvis or lower abdomen. [1] Patients may also report urinary frequency and urinary retention . [ 2 ] Premenopausal women with hematometra often experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, including dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation ) or amenorrhea (lack of ...