Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain occurs mainly in the lower abdomen area. The pain might be steady, or it might come and go. It can be a sharp and stabbing pain in a specific spot or a dull pain spread out. If the pain is severe, it might get in the way of your daily activities.

How is pelvic pain treated?

The treatment of pelvic pain depends on several factors, including cause, intensity, and frequency of pain. Common pelvic pain treatments include:

• Medicine. Sometimes pelvic pain is treated with drugs, including antibiotics, if necessary.
• Surgery. The treatment might involve surgery or other procedures if the pain results from a problem with one of the pelvic organs.
• Physical therapy. Your healthcare provider may sometimes recommend physical therapy to ease pelvic pain.
  
  

Living with chronic pelvic pain can be stressful and upsetting, and studies have shown that working with a trained counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist can be beneficial in many cases.