women s health issues
Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
Key Points
Pelvic pain during early pregnancy usually results from changes that occur normally during pregnancy. Sometimes it results from disorders related to the pregnancy, or related to female reproductive organs but not the pregnancy, or to other organs. Doctors’ first priority is to identify disorders that require emergency surgery, such as an ectopic pregnancy or appendicitis. Ultrasonography is usually done. General measures (such as resting and applying heat) can help relieve pain due to the normal changes during pregnancy. 