Pelvic pain is more common in women than in men. Pelvic pain is pain in the lowest part of your abdomen and pelvis. Organs in your pelvis include your bowel, bladder, womb (uterus) and ovaries. Pelvic pain usually means pain that starts from one of these organs. In some cases the pain comes from your pelvic bones that lie next to these organs, or from nearby muscles, nerves, blood vessels or joints. So, there are many causes of pelvic pain.
This pain can be caused by multiple health issues. Pelvic pain can be a symptom of infections, pain in non-reproductive organs such as the colon or bladder or pain in the pelvic bone. In women, the common causes of pelvic pain or problems in the reproductive organs in the pelvic regions such as the vagina, Fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix and uterus. Read on to find out more about possible causes of pelvic pain.

Premature labour: normally labour starts after 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Normal labour usually starts as tightenings felt across the lower abdomen. These become stronger, more painful and closer together. You may also have a 'show'. This is the mucous plug from the neck of the womb (cervix). If you have a gush of fluid from the vagina, your waters may have broken. You should contact your midwife immediately. If you have pelvic pains that come and go in a regular pattern, contact your midwife for advice.

Ovulation : ovulation means producing an egg from your ovary. Some women develop a sharp pain when an egg is released. This ovulation pain is called 'Mittelschmerz' (middle pain - because it occurs mid-cycle). The pain may be on a different side each month, depending on which ovary releases the egg. This pain only lasts a few hours but some women find it is severe.

Vulvodynia
The cause of vulvodynia is unknown, but experts suggest that women that have or are prone to yeast infections are most likely to develop vulvodynia. Other possible causes for this is nerve damage from physical activities such as childbirth, riding bikes and riding horses. Symptoms of this are a stinging sensation in the vulva that can spread to upper thigh and butt. Sitting, using a tampon or wearing tight jeans can experience this pain. The cotton swab test can help diagnose this problem. It can be cured by using different medications such as topical anesthetic lidocaine, anti-seizure drugs and antidepressant.

Period pains (dysmenorrhoea) : most women have some pain during their periods. The pain is often mild but, in about 1 in 10 women, the pain is severe enough to affect day-to-day activities. The pain can be so severe that they are unable to go to school or work. Doctors may call period pain 'dysmenorrhoea'.

Muscle and bone problems
Problems with your lower back, bones in your pelvis and nearby joints such as your hip joints can cause pain. Often it is clear where the pain is coming from. However, in some cases, the pain can feel like it is in your pelvis and it can be difficult to pinpoint its origin.

Endometriosis
One of the possible causes of pelvic pain is endometriosis. This is when cells similar to the tissue lining in the uterus start to wander elsewhere. This will then break down every month in time with your period. This will then lead to pelvic pain. The common symptom of endometriosis are severe cramps during and after your menstrual cycle. The pain or cramps will radiate to the lower regions of the body, such as the leg and back. Endometriosis can be diagnosed through laparoscopy and biopsies. This is minimal invasive surgery. The top treatments for endometriosis will be medication that can help shrink endometrial tissues such as birth control pills. Another medication that can be prescribed for this problem are naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. Doctors can also advise you to have a minimal invasive surgery and for severe cases a hysterectomy.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A PELVIC PROBLEM

Treatment for pelvic pain will vary depending on the cause of the symptom, how often the pain happens and how intense the pain is for the sufferer. Most pelvic pains are treated through oral medication. Some patients will require antibiotics. If the person suffers from pain due to complications from one of the pelvic organs, they will be required to go under the knife. Get yourself properly checked to be given the right treatment or medication needed to treat pelvic pain. If the pain is occurring too often or is too severe, go to your trusted medical professional immediately.