Pelvic pain

Women can get discomfort or pain in the pelvis for a variety of reasons.

This symptom is common but can impair a woman’s quality of life significantly. The type of pain – whether it is related to periods. Sexual intercourse or constipation can give a clue about the cause and will direct the investigations. Most of the causes are treatable and only rarely is it related to a gynaecological cancer.

You should not ignore pelvic pain. Report it so it can be investigated and managed in a sympathetic way and any serious causes can be identified and treated