Acute Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain can be either acute or chronic, depending on the cause. Acute (or sharp) pain starts suddenly and often has a single cause. This type of pain may be a warning that something is wrong. Some causes of acute pelvic pain include:

• An infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries; this condition is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
• An infection of the urethra, bladder, or kidneys.
• Ovarian cysts; may go away on their own or may need to be surgically removed.
• Ectopoic pregnancy; a serious condition where a pregnancy grows outside the uterus, often on the fallopian tubes.

You should call your doctor whenever you feel acute pelvic pain. Treatment may as simple as taking antibiotics. Or, in some cases, surgery may be required. Only your doctor can determine the cause of the pain and the course of action to resolve it.

With all pelvic pain, it is important to carefully track your symptoms and talk openly with your doctor.