10 Adenomyosis Symptoms
Symptom #4: Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain that occurs below the belly button between the hips lasting six months or longer. There are many causes of chronic pelvic pain. Some associated symptoms of chronic pelvic pain include dyspareunia, pain when sitting for long durations, pain during defecation, and pain during urination.
Causes of chronic pelvic pain include musculoskeletal disorders (inflammation of pubic symphysis, hernia), endometriosis, ovarian remnant, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, psychological factors, pelvic congestion syndrome, and adenomyosis. The treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pain.
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