5 Signs Your Pelvic Pain Deserves a Closer Look

Most women experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. Period cramps alone subject most of us to pelvic discomfort. That doesn’t mean you should ignore sensations in that part of your body, though. 

Specifically, be on the lookout for additional information about that pain. There are a few indicators that you’re dealing with something more than period cramps. 

If you think your pelvic pain isn’t tied to your menstrual cycle — or even if it is and it’s painful — see us. Here at Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta, Georgia, Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, and Lorenza Simmons, MD, can apply their gynecology expertise to help you figure out why.

Here are a few signs you should pay us a visit.

1. It’s chronic

Think about how long you’ve had your symptoms and how much they interfere with your daily life. 

If it’s been more than six months and your pelvic pain keeps you from doing things you love or going through life comfortably, it’s chronic. You should see a gynecologist to figure out what’s causing that chronic pain. 

2. It doesn’t align with your period …

Many women dismiss pelvic pain as period-related. Pay close attention to when you feel that pain, though. If you experience discomfort in the days after your period, for example, it might not be tied to your menstrual cycle. 

That likely means something else is going on, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or urinary tract infection (UTI). 

In short, pain outside your period may mean the pelvic issue doesn’t come from something going on in your reproductive system.

3. … Or it does

That said, many causes of pelvic pain have symptoms that worsen during the woman’s period. That includes:

• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease 
• Uterine fibroids

The key to deciding whether you should see our team is to monitor your pain levels. Is it something you can manage, maybe with the help of an over-the-counter pain reliever? Or is the pain so severe that it interferes with your quality of life? If it’s the latter, see us. 

4. It’s getting worse

Some of the conditions behind pelvic pain progress over time. A fibroid in your uterus might grow, for example. Or the scar tissue that develops from endometriosis can make the condition more and more painful. 

Don’t let yourself suffer. Seek out care.

5. You have other symptoms

Oftentimes, pelvic pain comes with other issues. You might have bloating or a sense of heaviness in your pelvic region. You might have irregular or heavy periods. Sex could be painful. 

We can help you figure out what’s going on inside your pelvis. That gives us a way to target the root cause of your pain and any accompanying symptoms.

To see our team, call our office or book your visit online today.