symptoms of gynecologic disorders
women s health issues
Pelvic Pain in Women
If the cause of the pelvic pain is identified, it is treated if possible. Pain related to the menstrual cycle (such as cramps or endometriosis) may be treated with Hormonal Methods of Contraception . Pain relievers may also be needed. Initially, pain is treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such asibuprofen. Women who do not respond well to one NSAID may respond to another. If NSAIDs are ineffective, other pain relievers or hypnosis may be tried. If the pain involves muscles, rest, heat, or physical therapy may help. Rarely, when women have severe pain that persists despite treatment, surgery, such as laparoscopy to treat endometriosis or an ovarian cyst or hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus), can be done. 