Pelvic Pain in Women

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2025.

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AMBULATORY CARE:

Pelvic pain

may happen on one or both sides of your pelvis. Pelvic pain may occur with certain body positions or activities, such as when you have sex or a bowel movement. It may worsen during your monthly period or after you sit or stand for a long time. Chronic pelvic pain is pain that continues for longer than 6 months.

Call 911 for any of the following:

• You have severe chest pain and sudden trouble breathing.

Seek care immediately if:

• You have heavy or unusual vaginal bleeding, and you feel lightheaded or faint.

Drugs used to treat this and similar conditions

Contact your healthcare provider if:

• You have pelvic pain that does not go away after you take pain medicine.
• You develop new symptoms or your symptoms are worse than before.
• You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.

Medicines:

You may need any of the following:

• Pain medicine may be given in pills or creams to relieve your pain.
• Hormones may be given if your pain gets worse with your menstrual cycle.
• Antibiotics may be given if your pain is caused by infection.
• Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.

Self-care:

• Keep a pain diary. Write down when your pain happens, how severe it is, and any other symptoms you have with your pain. A diary will help you keep track of pain cycles. It may also help your healthcare provider find out what is causing your pain.
• Learn ways to relax. Deep breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques can help decrease your pain. When you are tense, your pain may increase.
• Change the foods you eat if you have irritable bowel syndrome. Ask your healthcare provider about the best foods for you.

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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