Pelvic Pain
There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt - Erma Bombeck
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Is Your Pelvic Pain Related to What You’re Eating?
If you have pelvic pain, getting a proper diagnosis is never as cut-and-dried as learning, say, that you have high blood pressure.
But unlike in the past—where women had to swear off sex and tight jeans to avoid pain—today more doctors are equipped to help you figure out what's wrong so you can get relief. What doctors now know: Chronic pelvic pain is rarely due to just one problem.
"Most women have three or more conditions, each of which adds to their overall discomfort," says Richard Marvel, MD, director of the Center for Pelvic Pain at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and an assistant professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins University…
Resources
Can CBD Prevent Pelvic Pain?
The compound is certainly trendy, but the research is scant.
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Relieve Postpartum Pain?
Before having a baby, I spent approximately 10 seconds of my life considering my pelvis. Then I had a baby, and I was suddenly not only scrambling to understand my pelvis, but I also learned that it had a floor and that this floor was dysfunctional.
How to work out your pelvic floor (and why everyone should)
No jade eggs required.
The Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain, in its many forms, is the presenting chief complaint in about one third of gynecology outpatients, making the diagnosis and treatment of the causative factors central to effective gynecologic practice
A New Look at the Older Vagina
At a time when men's concerns around their aging penises get constant print and media attention, women are woefully ignorant about the changes that are taking place with their genitals.
Bigger Postpartum Challenges Than Just Baby Weight
Left untreated, the changes can cause problems down the road, from pelvic and low back pain to incontinence and other issues.
One Third of Women Are Living with Sexual Pain That's Ruining Their Lives
Vulvodynia and associated disorders make sex excruciatingly painful, but doctors are still stumped on how to treat these conditions—if they even believe in them at all.
The Painful Vaginal Disorder No One Talks About
Vaginismus is a disorder that two out of every 1,000 women will experience in their lifetime — probably more, but shame and embarrassment prevents a lot of women from reporting their symptoms. So, in this culture that stigmatizes sexual health and encourages body shame in women, it is important that we ask ourselves, what is vaginismus and how do we treat it should it ever happen to us?
What Does It Mean When Your Pelvis Hurts?
The bottom line for women who suffer from pelvic pain is that is a major problem in her life affecting her ability to work, care for her children, maintain intimate relationships, and enjoy sexual pleasure. Pelvic pain often cohabitates with infertility making the situation even more difficult.
Is Your Pelvic Pain Related to What You’re Eating?
It might surprise you to learn that what your diet might be having a very significant impact on your pelvic pain. Let me explain this idea by telling you a story.
5 Reasons It Hurts Down There
If you have pelvic pain, getting a proper diagnosis is never as cut-and-dried as learning, say, that you have high blood pressure. But unlike in the past–where women had to swear off sex and tight jeans to avoid pain–today more doctors are equipped to help you figure out what's wrong so you can get relief.
International Pelvic Pain Society
The International Pelvic Pain Society was established in 1996 with two primary objectives: -To educate health care professionals how to diagnosis and manage chronic pelvic pain, thereby changing the lives of patients worldwide. -To bring hope to men and women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain by significantly raising public awareness and impacting individual lives.
Pelvic Guru
In the private world of pelvic health- the world of pap smears, prostate exams, and colonoscopies- where can people turn for advice? We hope that Pelvic Guru is a solid place to turn for valuable information, funny stories and support.
Pelvic Pain Solutions International
Pelvic Pain Solutions was formed in April 2006 after discovering that a natural heating/cooling pad now known as "EndoFEMM" could help women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain. The founder, Babette Gray, was diagnosed at the age of 27 with Endometriosis.
PelvicPainHelp
We offer treatment for prostatitis, and chronic pelvic pain syndroms in both men and women.
Prostatitis Network
Cutting edge information on Chronic Prostatitis (CP/CPPS), Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (BPS/IC) and Pelvic Myoneuropathy.
Endometriosis.org
Endometriosis.org is the global platform, which links all stakeholders in endometriosis. It facilitates collaboration and information sharing between women with endometriosis, physicians, scientists, and others interested in the disease.
Health Organization for Pudendal Education
HOPE is a charitable organization that offers support and information to patients who have pudendal neuropathy (PN), pudendal neuralgia (PN), or pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE).
ICNetwork
Interstitial Cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a real and treatable condition that affects thousands of men, women and children throughout the world. We provide comprehensive education and support services to the newly diagnosed and IC veterans.
International Society for Complex Abdomino-Pelvic & Pain Syndrome
We now understand that a patient presenting with say chronic pelvic pain, may very well have, or develop bowel and bladder problems, as well as psycho-social issues that develop as a result of their condition. Attempting to treat these conditions as separate entities for the most part is an exercise in frustration. Although they may start out as separate conditions, they end up as essentially one condition - CAPPS...Complex Abdomino-Pelvic & Pain Syndrome
Interstitial Cystitis Association
The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) advocates for interstitial cystitis (IC) research dedicated to discovery of a cure and better treatments, raises awareness, and serves as a central hub for the healthcare providers, researchers and millions of patients who suffer with constant urinary urgency and frequency and extreme bladder pain called IC.
National Vulvodynia Association
The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
Pelvic Secrets
I am The Pelvic Floor Conditioning Expert: 6 weeks to Confidence, Continence & Sexual Satisfaction. I have saved women from surgery for uterine prolapse, reversed incontinence & bought 'Sexy' back into the bedroom! It is my mission to Create a 'Movement towards Empowerment' ensuring the longevity our femininity by keeping our womanhood intact with my Pelvic Floor Secrets @ 1 Harley Street. Pelvic Floor Secrets is the answer to the success of pelvic health: a book, clinic, workshop series and motivational speaking appearances with a software program and course to follow. It really is a revolution in exercise.
MayoClinic
Pelvic pain can occur suddenly, sharply and briefly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Chronic pelvic pain refers to any constant or intermittent pelvic pain that has been present for more than a few months.
Patient
There are many different causes of pelvic pain. Some are more serious than others. If you are confident that you know the cause or the pain, for example, period pain, you could try taking a painkiller such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. If you are not sure of the cause of the pain or if the pain is severe, you should see a doctor. In particular, some causes are emergencies - for example, an ectopic pregnancy.
UpToDate
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain that occurs below the umbilicus (belly button) that lasts for at least six months. It may or may not be associated with menstrual periods. Chronic pelvic pain may be a symptom caused by one or more different conditions, but in many cases is a chronic condition due to abnormal function of the nervous system (often called “neuropathic pain”).
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