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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain While Going Through Menopause?
I am 50 y/o and going through menopause now. My last period was in December 2014 and prior to that, it was in June 2014. I noticed that I have bad cramps in my lower abdomen and now travels through my butt. The last time I had bad cramps was when I was a virgin. When I experienced sex at 24, the cramping was less and less and was gone during my childbearing years, from 29 to 38.
Tue, 2 May 2023
Hi,
Lower abdominal pain during menopause can be caused by a variety of factors. Some possible causes include:
* Menopausal hormone changes: The hormonal changes that occur during menopause can cause changes in the uterus and ovaries that lead to cramping and pain.
* Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, which can cause pain and cramping.
* Fibroids: Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that can cause pain and heavy bleeding.
* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): PID is an infection of the reproductive organs that can cause pain, fever, and other symptoms.
* Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on the ovaries, which can cause pain and discomfort.
* Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a condition that affects the digestive system and can cause cramping and abdominal pain.
* Adhesions: Adhesions are bands of tissue that can form after surgery or infection and can cause pain and discomfort.
It's important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider, who can evaluate you and determine the underlying cause of your pain. Treatment options may include medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Lower abdominal pain during menopause can be caused by a variety of factors. Some possible causes include:
* Menopausal hormone changes: The hormonal changes that occur during menopause can cause changes in the uterus and ovaries that lead to cramping and pain.
* Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, which can cause pain and cramping.
* Fibroids: Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that can cause pain and heavy bleeding.
* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): PID is an infection of the reproductive organs that can cause pain, fever, and other symptoms.
* Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on the ovaries, which can cause pain and discomfort.
* Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a condition that affects the digestive system and can cause cramping and abdominal pain.
* Adhesions: Adhesions are bands of tissue that can form after surgery or infection and can cause pain and discomfort.
It's important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider, who can evaluate you and determine the underlying cause of your pain. Treatment options may include medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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