How your gynecologist in Grapevine, TX, can help you feel better
Are you struggling with pain below the belly button in the lower abdomen? If you experience this pelvic pain infrequently, it could be a completely normal sign of ovulation or menstruation. However, if you are experiencing chronic pelvic pain, it could be a sign of a more serious condition.
Fortunately, your gynecologist is an expert at diagnosing and treating pelvic pain. Dr. Miriam Torres of Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine in Grapevine, TX, can help you feel better.
More about pelvic pain
There are many different types of pelvic pain. Pain can be sharp and occur suddenly, or you may experience a dull ache that starts out gradually, becoming worse over time. Pelvic pain can be a symptom of:
- Menstruation or ovulation
- Bladder conditions including interstitial cystitis
- Cystitis or a urinary tract infection
- Gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other STD
- Pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy or appendicitis
- Pelvic adhesions or uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts, tumors, or cancer
If you are experiencing severe pelvic pain or pain that has changed in severity, you should seek out help from your gynecologist. You should also visit your gynecologist if you are experiencing pelvic pain along with:
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unexpected vaginal bleeding
Your gynecologist will record your medical history, your symptoms, and perform a comprehensive medical examination, including a pelvic exam. Your gynecologist may also recommend imaging including a pelvic ultrasound to help determine what is causing your pelvic pain. Laboratory testing including blood and urine tests may be recommended, as well.
Concerned? Give us a call
To learn more about the causes and treatment of pelvic pain, call Dr. Miriam Torres of Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine in Grapevine, TX, at (817) 280-9616. Call now, and feel better!