women s health issues
Pelvic Pain in Women
Key Points
Many women have pelvic pain. Many disorders (related to reproductive organs or other nearby organs) can cause pelvic pain. Doctors can determine likely causes based on a description of the pain, its relationship to the menstrual cycle, and results of a physical examination. If women are of childbearing age, a pregnancy test is always done. Urine tests and usually other tests, such as blood tests and ultrasonography of the pelvis, are done to confirm the suspected diagnosis. 