Question 1

do urologist learn female anatomy?my uro treats chronic pelvic pain & giving me a pudandal nerve block i want to make sure he knows what he is doing

Accepted Answer

Pudendal block: It is uncommon to give pudendal blocks for pelvic pain in women. First of all, the pain may be coming from ovarian or uterine origin. At 23, you should see an ob/gyn to make sure of the cause, before consenting to have a nerve block which may not be necessary at all.

Question 2

what can cause pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Your pelvis has many organs in it;s vicinity. Uterus, tubes, ovaries, bowel, bladder and spine. Pathology in any of these can cause pain. Pelvic varicosities leading to pelvic congestion can cause pain too.

Question 3

pelvic pain, will it resolve on it's own?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: It if is a recent onset - then very likely. If it has gone on for many years, then probably not.  If it persists, then an evaluation with doctor and exam, imaging , lab testing may be helpful to determine cause and treat it.

Question 4

i have constant pelvic pain is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it is not normal. Ask your gynecologist. There are many possible causes, one cause that is hard to diagnose is pelvic venous insufficiency. Look for an interventional radiologist in your area and arrange a consultation.

Question 5

pelvic pain during menstration?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain: It is not unusual to have pelvic pain during menstruation. Some women will get what we call retrograde bleeding going up the fallopian tubes and this can cause some pelvic pain. I would see your gynecologist for evaluation if the pain continues or is severe.

Question 6

can intercourse cause pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A lot of factors could cause it. If you are with the same partner and doing essentially the same things you always do then a sudden onset of pelvic pain is concerning. If you have discharge, fever or pain persists after 24 hours get checked

Question 7

what can cause pelvic pain/pressure?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Common causes of pelvic pain/pressure are endometriosis, adhesions, fibroids, ovarian cysts, adenomyosis, and pelvic infections.  Pelvic pain can also be due to irritable bowel or bladder inflammation.  Cancer must also be considered.  See your doctor to sort out what is going on with you and to get the right treatment.

Question 8

what's chronic pelvic pain in men from?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain in men: There can be a variety of causes of pelvic pain in med. If your primary care doctor is having trouble finding the cause then referral to a urologist might be appropriate. If a urologist can't arrive at a cause then referral to an interventional pain management specialist would be appropriate.

Question 9

i have moderate pelvic pain for 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain: The human body is a sophisticated 'machine". It is wired with nerve pathways that send signals to the rest of the body giving an ongoing account of its' operational status. Pain is one of the responses that clearly state to the "recipient" (you) that something is definitely wrong in its function. See a GYN MD  and get "plugged in" to a "diagnostic computer"( exam) to keep your "machine" operating.

Question 10

cant hold bladder. and have pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It could be signs of an infection.  See your doctor to be tested and treated.

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