The right diagnosis and treatment can provide relief from pelvic pain
Pelvic pain is a common reason why patients visit Live Oak Women’s Health. For some of these women, the pain comes on suddenly and can be severe. However, others have been dealing with discomfort for six months or longer (chronic pain).
Our San Antonio OBGYNs work hard to help our patients find relief from pain in the pelvis. We listen carefully to each woman to make an accurate diagnosis before creating a customized treatment plan to address the pain. By working closely with our patients, we strive to make pain a thing of the past.
What causes pelvic pain in women?
Women experience this type of pain for a wide variety of reasons. Before treating the problem, our San Antonio OBGYNs need to determine what is causing the pain.
Below are some common causes of pelvic pain in women.
- Muscle cramping in the pelvis, including menstrual cramps
- Conditions like endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Scar tissue or benign growths, such as uterine fibroids and polyps
Sometimes, pain in this area appears suddenly. When this occurs, it can be due to problems that may require immediate treatment.
- Ovarian cyst or fallopian tube rupture
- Miscarriage
- Appendicitis
In some cases, pain in the pelvis is due to problems in the digestive, nervous or urinary systems.
How do you treat pain in the pelvis?
Before creating a treatment plan, our San Antonio OBGYNs need to make a diagnosis. To make the right one, our doctors ask patients about their symptoms and medical history. They then order tests based on this information.
Testing to diagnose the cause of pelvic pain may include a combination of several approaches.
- Blood and urine tests
- Imaging, including ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs and X-rays
- Minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopy
This vital information allows our doctors to diagnose the cause of a woman’s pelvic pain. Based on the diagnosis, they will create a personalized treatment plan to help resolve the issue.
This plan may include one or more of the following treatment options.
- Medications that range from antibiotics to pain medicines
- Oral contraceptives (birth control)
- Relaxation exercises and counseling
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
Our team may also make a referral to a different specialist for certain causes of pain in the pelvis. For example, our doctors may recommend that a patient visit a gastroenterologist due to pain and digestive issues.
Working with patients to provide relief from pain in the pelvis
At Live Oak Women’s Health, we believe our patients deserve to enjoy pain-free lives. If pelvic pain is an issue, we can work with you to offer relief. We invite you to contact us to schedule an appointment and learn more about your treatment options.
