gynecology and obstetrics
Female Pelvic Pain
Geriatrics Essentials
Pelvic pain symptoms in older women may be vague. Careful review of systems with attention to bowel and bladder function is essential. In older women, common causes of pelvic pain may be different because some disorders that cause pelvic pain or discomfort become more common as women age, particularly after menopause. These disorders include Cystitis None Constipation None Overview of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) None Introduction to Gynecologic Tumors , including cancers of the uterus and ovaries A general medical history and obstetric and gynecologic history should be obtained. A sexual history should also be obtained; clinicians often do not realize that many women remain sexually active throughout their life. Acute loss of appetite, weight loss, dyspepsia, bloating, or a sudden change in bowel habits may be signs of ovarian or uterine cancer and requires thorough clinical evaluation. 