Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is discomfort in your pelvic floor that lasts six months or longer. A common cause of pelvic pain is a weak pelvic floor—and uterus. You can experience chronic pelvic pain at any age, but it’s more common after menopause.

Turn to a pelvic pain specialist if you experience:

• Bladder discomfort
• Bowel problems, such as incontinence, urgency, pain, or constipation
• Muscle tightness in the pelvic floor
• Pain during sex
• Pain in the groin, tailbone, low back, buttocks or vagina
• Vaginal or vulva irritation

Rely on us to find the cause of your pelvic pain. During your appointment, your doctor will:

• Review your medical history
• Ask about your symptoms
• Examine your spine, hips, legs and core
• Conduct a pelvic floor muscle assessment

During your pelvic floor muscle assessment, your doctor will learn more about your:

• Anatomy and bone structure
• Motor control and reflexes
• Muscle symmetry and tone
• Pelvic organs' position

Meet with a pelvic floor physical therapist to discuss your treatment options. You'll learn how lifestyle changes can help you strengthen and improve the function of your pelvic floor.

Take advantage of a team that works closely together to create your care plan. Your team of specialists may include:

• Colorectal surgeon
• Gastroenterologist
• Gynecologist
• Integrative medicine specialist
• Primary care provider
• Urogynecologist