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Dysmenorrhea, also known as period pain, painful periods or menstrual cramps, is pain during menstruation. [4] [5] [2] Its usual onset occurs around the time that menstruation begins. [1] Symptoms typically last less than three days. [1] The pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen. [1] Other symptoms may include back pain, diarrhea or ...
The pain can manifest in several ways, per OWH: very painful menstrual cramps, chronic pain in the lower back and pelvis, pain during or after sex, intestinal pain, and pain when you poop or pee.
Symptoms may occur in one place ("localized") or the entire vulvar area ("generalized"). It can occur during or after sexual activity, when tampons are inserted, or when prolonged pressure is applied to the vulva, such as during sitting, bike riding, or horseback riding. [7] The pain can be provoked by touch ("provoked") or constant ("unprovoked").
A pelvic examination is the physical examination of the external and internal female pelvic organs. [1] It is frequently used in gynecology for the evaluation of symptoms affecting the female reproductive and urinary tract, such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary incontinence, or trauma (e.g. sexual assault).
Vulvodynia, or painful vulvar syndrome, refers to “pain in the vagina or vulva (which can include the clitoris, labia, vestibule-vaginal opening, and urethra) that lasts at least three months ...
Tight muscles can even contribute to and cause pain in the posterior area of the vestibule. People with hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction may experience urinary symptoms like urgency and/or symptoms like constipation, rectal fissures, hip pain, and/or lower back pain. [10] Pain extending outside of the vulvar vestibule may have other sources.
Even if a rash isn’t present, experiencing vaginal soreness or itching or burning inside the vagina while doing nothing, peeing or having sex are telltale yeast infection symptoms. It’s caused ...
Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...