Female Pelvic pain

When should you consider seeing our experts?

Although not all pelvic floor problems are a cause of concern, in some cases these can progress giving rise to serious complications. Hence it is important to watch out for the symptoms and go for proper medical evaluation.

Common symptoms associated with female pelvic problems include:

• Urine leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity (stress incontinence).
• Urge incontinence is the inability to manage sudden, overwhelming desires to urinate.
• Pelvic pressure or the feeling that something is protruding from the vagina (pelvic organ prolapse).
• Pelvic pain or discomfort that persists.
• Urine pain or recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
• Dyspareunia (painful intercourse).

What causes Female Pelvic Problems?

There are various factors that can be responsible for causing pelvic floor problems in females, such as:

• Childbirth and Pregnancy: Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth can cause pelvic floor muscle weakness, which can lead to pelvic organ prolapse and urine incontinence.
• Menopause: Hormonal changes during menopause can cause vaginal dryness, tissue thinning, and weakened pelvic floor muscles, all of which increase the risk of pelvic issues.
• Ageing: As women become older, their pelvic tissues and muscles naturally deteriorate, making them more prone to pelvic organ prolapse and urine incontinence.
• Obesity: Being overweight or obese can put additional strain on the pelvic organs, contributing to pelvic floor dysfunction and urine incontinence.
• Underlying medical conditions: Diabetes, chronic coughing, and constipation are among conditions that can strain the pelvic floor muscles and exacerbate pelvic difficulties.

How we diagnose you

Various modalities used by our team to diagnose, assess and evaluate pelvic floor problems in females, include:

• Physical examination of the pelvis
• Evaluation of medical history
• Urine and blood tests
• Cystoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Laparoscopic evaluation

Treatments 

At Surya Hospital, we provide a broad range of treatment options for effective management of female pelvic issues. These include:

• Pelvic Floor Exercises: Kegels, for example, can help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve bladder control.
• Medications: Medications may be administered to manage symptoms such as urinary incontinence or pelvic discomfort, depending on the specific situation.
• Minimally invasive procedures: To restore pelvic organ support and reduce symptoms, advanced minimally invasive procedures such as pelvic organ prolapse repair or sling procedures for urine incontinence are offered.
• Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy may be prescribed to address hormonal imbalances that contribute to pelvic pain, particularly after menopause.
• Lifestyle modifications: To ease symptoms, our healthcare specialists can provide counselling on lifestyle modifications such as weight control and dietary alterations
• Surgical techniques: These include various interventions like pelvic reconstructive surgery or bladder procedures, which may be recommended in more severe cases or when conservative therapy does not provide significant relief.