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A 24-year-old female asked:

Proctalgia fugax occurring during ovulation? is it endometriosis?

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Dr. Shaban Faruquianswered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ass. with mensturati: Spastic condition of ano-rectal area, more common in female usually associated with mensturation Other predisposing condition include Sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids, Stress, anxiety, vaginal hysterectomy, constipation, and more.. Rx warm bath, sitz bath, treatment of underlying condition NTG is effective. Botox in recurrent and resistant cases will help D/D Levator ani syndrome ( lasts longer)

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A 25-year-old male asked:

For over 5 years I've been experiencing severe bruising pain in my rectum/anus at night. I've googled it and proctalgia fugax comes up. Please advise.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me what kind of doctor to see for levator ani syndrome / proctalgia fugax?

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Can proctalgia fugax cause miscarrage i havin pains in anus and vulva not all time but most day when I have orgasm or snezze sometimes and full of gas?

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Can proctalgia fugax be the reason for painful bowel movements? Pain is not severe and doesn't last long.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I heard side pain during ovulation time increases the chances of having endometriosis. Is this true?

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Last updated Apr 16, 2018

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