Causes of genital pain in women
March 18, 2009
Compared to men, instances of genital pain are found to be less among women. In women, pain mostly occurs in the lower abdominal area. It is in this region that the ovaries, uterus, vagina, labia, bladder and urethra are located. In most cases, pain is due to the weakened ligaments of the uterus that leads to sinking pain.
The dryness that affects the labia as part of menopause also causes discomfort and pain in the lower abdominal region. It is always advisable to consult an exert doctor as the pain is also likely to be due to sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and gardnerella vaginalis infection. However, in such cases, a variety of other symptoms will also be manifested on the body.
In case of cervicitis, pain is similar to that caused by urinary tract infections. This disorder is generally caused by a sudden inflammation of the thin lower end of the uterus. In some cases, bleeding and redness also occurs. Foul-smelling discharge and itching sensation are yet other symptoms.
Dysmenorrhea relates to the pain that is caused during the menstrual period. It usually occurs during the commencement of the menstrual flow. Some women experience the pain in the pelvic and lower back areas as well.
In some women, pain occurs when she engages in sexual relationship. This can be sharp, dull or burning in nature. Narrowed vagina, proposed ovaries, genital tract infection, endometriosis etc are some of the common causes of such pain. Psychological factors also play a major role in causing pain during or after sex.
Inflammation that occurs in one or both of the fallopian tubes also leads to lower abdominal pain. Such a condition is termed as Salpingitis. Uterine Pain is an anterior lower abdominal pain which is not lateralized in nature. It is usually experienced in the lower back area.
A ruptured ovary or damage to some part of an ovary will also produce unilateral ovarian pain signs which are found to be similar to that of appendicitis in nature.
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