Chronic pelvis pain Flashcards
1
Q
What is chronic pelvic pain?
A
Lower abdominal pain > 6 months
2
Q
What are causes of chronic pelvic pain?
A
Endometriosis Chronic pelvic infection Adenoymyosis Adhesions Irritable bowel syndrome Ovarian cyst Urogenital prolpase
3
Q
Describe features of endometriosis
A
Chronic pelvis pain
Dysmenorrhoea - day before beleding
Deep dyspareunia
Subfertility
4
Q
Describe features of IBS
A
Abdominal pain Bloating Change in bowel habit Lethargy Nausea Backache
5
Q
Describe features of ovarian cyst
A
Unilateral dull ache which may by intermittent or only during intercourse
Torsion or rupture may lead to severe abdominal pain
Large cysts may cause abdominal swelling or pressure on bladder
6
Q
What are features of urogenital prolapse
A
Pressure, heaviness, dragging sensation
Urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency
