gynecology and obstetrics
Female Pelvic Pain
Introduction
Pelvic pain is discomfort in the lower abdomen and is a common complaint. It is considered separately from vaginal pain and from vulvar or perineal pain, which occurs in the external genitals and nearby perineal skin. The pelvic cavity also contains intestines, bladder, and lower ureters and is surrounded by muscles, connective tissue, and bones. Pelvic pain may originate from any of these structures. Pelvic pain may be acute or chronic; pain that persists for 3 to 6 months is considered chronic. 