Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Connect with your doctor to get help for severe, sudden, ...

Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common reason for gynecologic visits. Affecting 5%-7% of women, chronic pelvic pain is typically centered in the lower abdomen or pelvis and persists for at least 6 months.

This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...

With numerous misconceptions out there, we spoke to four pelvic health experts for some clarity.

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) describes long-term pain in the pelvic area, which is below the abdomen and between the hip bones. It is more common in females but can also affect males. CPPS is a ...

Muscle cramps and pelvic pain are often high on the list of uncomfortable health issues—but when these symptoms combine with vaginal cramps, you may start to worry. While cramps can be completely ...

Bladder pain without an infection may be due to damage to your bladder’s lining, problems with your pelvic floor muscles, or inflammation. You may a variety of tests to determine the cause of your ...

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is the most common urologic condition in cisgender men and others assigned male at birth (AMAB). CP/CPPS is a type of prostatitis, an ...

Pelvic pain can stem from a wide range of causes, from infections and muscle tension to chronic conditions like endometriosis or prostatitis. Diagnosis often requires careful evaluation, tests, and ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common health issue for women, but a hernia is often overlooked as a potential cause. About 15 to 20% of U.S. women, ages 18 to 50, experience chronic pelvic pain in their ...

Mandy Funk, 37, remembers when her body began to betray her. As a college junior, she began to have episodes in which her body would act as if it were aroused for no reason. Sometimes, she says, it ...