All About Mittelschmerz
6. Investigations
Investigations are often performed to help doctors achieve a diagnosis. In mittelschmerz, a diagnosis can be made if the woman experiences symptoms such as pain in the lower abdomen during midcycle and if there are no abnormalities after a pelvic examination is performed. A pelvic examination involves both the examination of the external genitalia and internal reproductive organs.
It includes the insertion of two gloved and lubricated fingers to check for any anomalies in the vagina and rectum. Other investigations that can be performed include the use of an abdominal ultrasound to rule out other potential causes of pain. This is important as the treatment and management of the condition would differ. Other tests that may be beneficial include blood tests and cervical cultures.
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