Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is not synonymous to a particular gender; both men and women can suffer from pelvic pain. Pain is a very helpful thing. It is often an indication of something wrong; something that requires attention and fixing. 

In this case, pelvic pain in both men and women could be an indication of underlying issues that include but are not limited to sexually transmitted diseases, appendicitis, kidney infections, pelvis disorders, bladder infections, ectopic pregnancy, ovulation, fibroid, endometriosis and miscarriage among others.  There are other symptoms that could be an indication of acceleration of a problem and they include fever, painful or difficult urination, blood in stool, pain during sexual intercourse, abnormal vaginal bleeding. 

 

It is important to visit your doctor once you experience the above mentioned symptoms in order for the cause of the pelvic pain to be established. This will be done through taking a medical history, blood tests, Pelvic X-ray, ultrasound or a CT scan, a stool test among others depending on the symptoms you present and what your doctor thinks is suitable.

The prognosis or treatment modalities will depend on the results of the tests carried out.

Early treatment is key as it makes treatment easier and cheaper.

POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

This is a group of symptoms that affect women and is brought about by increased levels of male hormones in the body.

Different women experience different symptoms but the most common symptom is irregular or no menstrual period. One may experience changes as a result of the hormonal imbalance that include infertility, pelvic pain, acne, loss of hair, reduction of breast size ( in extreme cases), deepening of the voice and abnormal growth of hair in areas such as face, chest, stomach among others. 

There are other conditions that associated with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and they include type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and cardiac conditions among others.

This medical condition is caused by factors that include genetic and environmental factors.  The risk factors associated with it include lack of adequate physical exercise, obesity and a family history.

A gynecologist will make a diagnosis through taking a physical history for example no ovulation, levels of androgen hormone in the body and presence of ovarian cysts detected through an ultrasound.

Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has no cure; however its symptoms can be managed for example through physical exercises and weight management, use of birth control pills to manage irregular menstrual period and acne.

PCOS is very common among women of ages 18-44. It is important to note that due to the fact that different women may present totally different symptoms then treatment plans may not be the same.

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