The concept of pelvic discomfort is defined as pain, pressure, or the sense of uneasiness in the lower belly or pelvic part. It can be in the form of dull pains, sharp pains, or heavy pain and it can disrupt our daily activities, sleep, and even the general well being.
Pelvic pain may manifest itself in many ways. You may notice:
Pelvic discomfort can be caused by a great number of different factors. There are those that are short lived and others that call upon medical attention. Common causes include:
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At 20 weeks the enlarging uterus stretches the ligaments and muscles that hold it in place and this can cause the expectant mother a mild, dull pain or pressure in the lower belly.
Prenatal exercises, pelvic exercises, warm baths and a maternity support belt that alleviates pressure and relief constitute some of the prevention measures at 27 weeks.
Yes. At around 28 weeks, the growing baby causes some women to experience some pressure and heaviness in their pelvic region causing some tenderness or heaviness.
Not necessarily. At 32 weeks, pelvic pain can be attributed to the lengthening of the ligaments and to fetal weight gain as opposed to labor contractions.
In the 39th week, your baby tends to swing further down into the pelvis and also, the hormone triggers weaken your joints which may lead to more pressure or pain in the pelvis.
Following menopause, with a decrease of estrogen, the pelvic tissues might become thin, and the lubrication decreases thus causing aches and pressure and even soreness.
A mittalschmerz, or ovulation related pain of the pelvis, is the purging pain that one may experience when the ovary is firing an egg resulting in a transient sharp painful throb along one lower back part.
Yes. Bulging veins near rectum may cause pressure, discomfort or heaviness in pelvic area and more so when sitting or when passing bowels.
Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome report lower abdominal cramping, bloating and pain which may be experienced in a pelvic fashion.
Slight discomfort, spotting, or tenderness two to one day experience following a pelvic examination is normal and in most cases it can self-limiting without any major intervention.
