“Pain that is felt in your lower belly
and above your legs
is called pelvic pain”.1
Umbrella
What may the Pelvic Pain Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Pelvic Pain
- Pudendal Neuralgia
Pelvic Pain
What is pelvic pain?
DotS the definition of pelvic pain may vary. The Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s (JH) definition is:
“Pain that is felt in your lower belly and above your legs is called pelvic pain”.2
The (United Kingdom) NHS definition is:
“Pelvic pain is felt in the lower part of your tummy. The type of pain varies, and it may be sudden and severe (acute pelvic pain) or last 6 months or longer (chronic pelvic pain)”.3
Chronic Pelvic Pain
What is chronic pelvic pain?
DotS the definition of chronic pelvic pain may vary. In Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:
“Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer”.4
Women
Is pelvic pain more common in women?
In Pelvic Pain: Pelvic Pain In Women the NHS elaborate on:
- Period pain
- Conditions affecting female reproductive organs, such as an ovarian cyst or endometriosis
- Pelvic pain in pregnancy
Rarely it could be something more serious, like an ectopic pregnancy, womb cancer or ovarian cancer”.5
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis?
DotS the definition of endometriosis or “endo” may vary. In Endometriosis the JH elaborate on:
“Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when cells similar to those that line the uterus are found in other parts of the body”.6
In Endometriosis: Symptoms & Causes – How Do You Know If You Have Endometriosis? the JH note:
“About three out of four women with endometriosis have pelvic pain and/or painful periods”.7
Pudendal Neuralgia
What is pudendal neuralgia?
In Pudendal Neuralgia: Summary the (United States) Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center elaborate on:
“Pudendal neuralgia occurs when the pudendal nerve is injured, irritated, or compressed. Symptoms include burning pain (often unilateral), tingling, or numbness in any of the following areas: buttocks, genitals, or perineum (area between the buttocks and genitals). Symptoms are typically present when a person is sitting but often go away when the person is standing or lying down. The pain tends to increase as the day progresses. Additional symptoms include pain during sex and needing to urinate frequently and/or urgently”.8
Look for A Pattern
Can keeping a record of the symptoms help?
In Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain the JH note:
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have pelvic pain?
If you think you have pelvic pain, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the Mayo Clinic explain:
“With any chronic pain problem, it can be difficult to know when you should go to the doctor. In general, make an appointment with your doctor if your pelvic pain disrupts your daily life or if your symptoms seem to be getting worse”.10
In Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain the JH elaborate on:

- “If you feel you are not being heard by your doctor or health professional, do not be afraid to seek a second opinion.
- A multidisciplinary team (one made up of experts in different fields) has been shown to be the best for managing persistent pelvic pain. Chronic pain is not just the immediate pain, but also involves and affects a number of areas of health and life, so approaching it from different angles and treating the whole person is crucial. The multidisciplinary team can include a specialist women’s health GP, a gynaecologist, a a pain specialist, a physiotherapist, a psychologist, a sexual counsellor, a naturopath and other complementary therapists”.11
Health Topics A-Z
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- An Irritable Bowel
- Bad Headache or Migraine
- Bladder Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Symptoms & Causes
- Chronic Pelvic Pain: FAQ
- Diagnosis
- Easy Stretches To Relax the Pelvis
- Endometriosis
- Endometriosis
- Endometriosis: About Endometriosis [+ Video]
- Endowise.org.au [Endo Wise]
- For Women
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [September, United States]
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Health Organization for Pudendal Education
- Healthy Body: 10 Ways To Reduce Pain
- Healthy Body: Which Painkiller?
- Help With Medications
- Integrative Approaches To Treating Pain
- Links of Interest
- Living Better With Endometriosis [Multiply Topics]
- Managing the Complexities of Chronic Pelvic Pain – Medical Observer
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Endometrial Ablation When Pelvic Pain or Endometriosis Are Present
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Consumer Information on Pain
- Pain and the Pelvis
- Pain Where You Sit – Pudendal Neuralgia
- Patient Stories
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): FAQ
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Symptoms and Causes
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Pain Conditions
- Pelvic Pain In Women
- Pelvic Pain – A Collection of Helpful Resources
- Pelvic Pain: Causes
- Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help
- Pelvic Pains
- Pelvicpain.org [International Pelvic Pain Society]
- Pelvicpain.org [International Pelvic Pain Society]: Find A Healthcare Professional
- Pelvicpain.org [International Pelvic Pain Society]: Informational Handouts
- Pelvicpain.org.au [Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia]
- Pelvicpain.org.uk [Pelvic Pain Support Network, United Kingdom]
- Pelvicpain.org.uk [Pelvic Pain Support Network, United Kingdom]: Resources and Clinics
- Period Pain and Symptom Diary
- Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Pudendal Neuralgia: Hip
- Questions for Your Health Professionals
- Sleep and Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP)
- Supportincontinence.org
- Symptom Checker: Pelvic Pain In Adult Females
- Talking About Pelvic Pain
- Team Approach Delivers Better Outcomes for Pelvic Pain Suffers, Study Says
- Treatment
- Understanding Long-Term (Chronic) Pelvic Pain
- Video Animation for Women: Pelvic Pain Video for Women
- Wfipp.org [World Federation for Incontinence and Pelvic Problems]
- What Happens When You See A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist or Endocrinologist?
- Women’s Wellness: Chronic Pelvic Pain Can Have Multiply Causes
- Women’s Wellness: Crippling Chronic Pain In Her Pelvis and Beyond
- World Continence Week 2022 [20-26th June]
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain. Last Updated: 24 August 2022 | Last Reviewed: 02 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/pelvic-pain-know-the-differences-and-when-to-seek-help Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain. Last Updated: 24 August 2022 | Last Reviewed: 02 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/pelvic-pain-know-the-differences-and-when-to-seek-help Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pelvic Pain. Page Last Reviewed: 17 March 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-pain/ Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Overview. 17 July 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-pelvic-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20354368 Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pelvic Pain: Pelvic Pain In Women. Page Last Reviewed: 17 March 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-pain/#sudden-unexpected-pelvic-pain Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Endometriosis. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Endometriosis: Symptoms & Causes – How Do You Know If You Have Endometriosis? Last Updated: 04 June 2021 | Last Reviewed: 15 May 2019. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis/symptoms-causes Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pudendal Neuralgia: Summary. Last Updated: 08 November 2021. Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10713/pudendal-neuralgia Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain. Last Updated: 24 August 2022 | Last Reviewed: 02 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/pelvic-pain-know-the-differences-and-when-to-seek-help Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor. 17 July 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-pelvic-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20354368 Accessed: 20 December 2022
- Pelvic Pain: Know the Different Causes and When To Seek Help – Key Advice for Persistent Pelvic Pain. Last Updated: 24 August 2022 | Last Reviewed: 02 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/pelvic-pain-know-the-differences-and-when-to-seek-help Accessed: 20 December 2022