Pelvic Pain Management Specialist in Austell GA

If pelvic pain is interfering with your day-to-day life and everyday activities, it should be addressed as soon as possible. Pelvic pain can be indicative of a serious underlying concern, which can progress to permanent internal damage, including infertility. The earlier that pelvic pain is treated, the more likely it is to improve with treatment. If you are concerned about your pelvic pain, do not delay treatment! Come to Cobb Women’s Health to speak with one of our pelvic pain specialists.

Pelvic pain can be a sign of a wide range of conditions, including:

Endometriosis, with symptoms of:

• Pelvic pain or cramps before or during menstruation
• Pain during or after sex
• Pain during ovulation
• Painful bowel movements
• Painful urination
• Lower back pain
• Infertility

Adenomyosis, with symptoms of:

• Pain during period
• Heavy periods
• Periods that last longer than usual
• Spotting between periods
• Many women with adenomyosis experience no symptoms

Interstitial Cystitis, with symptoms of:

• Need to urinate very often
• Pain during sex

Urinary Tract Infection, with symptoms of:

• Pressure in the lower pelvis
• Pain or a burning sensation when urinating
• Need to urinate often, sometimes with little to no urine
• Cloudy urine
• Blood in urine
• Urine has strong or bad smell

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, with symptoms of:

• Pain during sex
• Irregular or missed periods
• Menstrual cramps that are worse than usual
• Frequent need to urinate
• Pain when urinating
• Certain areas of the pelvis are sensitive to touch
• Lower back pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Nausea

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, with symptoms of:

• Pain that starts 7-10 days before period
• Pelvic pain is worse when sitting or standing
• Lying down relieves pelvic pain
• Lower back pain
• Aches in the legs
• Pain during sex

Uterine Fibroids, with symptoms of:

• Heavy periods
• Feeling pressure or fullness in the abdomen
• Need to urinate frequently
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids

The following signs and symptoms of pelvic pain indicate a serious problem and should be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible:

• The pain persists, despite home care efforts
• The pain gets more intense or frequent
• The pain goes away but comes back
• There is no identifiable cause of pelvic pain

In addition to these signs, if pelvic pain is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, seek medical care immediately:

• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Foul-smelling or cloudy urine
• Blood in the urine
• Blood in the stool

A doctor may prescribe many different treatments for pelvic pain, depending on its cause and severity. After evaluating the condition, a doctor may treat pelvic pain with the following procedures:

• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Hysterectomy
• Myomectomy
• Removal of Ovaries or Cysts
• Endometrial Ablation
• LEEP

If you are experiencing pelvic pain, it is vital to have it evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Trust the kind and caring professionals at Cobb Women’s Health to evaluate, diagnose and treat your pelvic pain. Call us today to book an appointment. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Austell GA, Lithia Springs GA, Mableton GA, Powder Springs GA, Douglasville GA, Fair Oaks GA, Hiram GA, Clarkdale GA, Smyrna GA, and Marietta GA.