Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is something many women deal with, especially throughout their menstrual cycles. However, if you find that the pelvic pain doesn’t go away with a heating pad and NSAIDs, you could have something more serious going on. Endometriosis is a condition that causes the lining of the uterus to develop as non-cancerous cells outside of the uterine wall, as well as other parts of the body. This can lead to unbearable, crippling pain that is persistent throughout the day, regardless of where you are in your menstrual cycle. The pain will intensify while on your period.
Left untreated, endometriosis can lead to infertility, the development of lesions, and other difficulties. While the condition can be incurable for some, receiving treatment for it can help with lessening the pain and discomfort and increase your chances of getting safely pregnant. Because endometriosis is difficult to diagnose, if you believe that you have the condition, visit your gynecologist and insist on getting tested for it. You can take oral contraceptives to deter abnormal cell growth. Some people may even need surgery to have excess tissue removed.
