Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer. Chronic pelvic pain can have multiple causes. It can be a symptom of another disease, or it can be a condition in its own right. If your chronic pelvic pain appears to be caused by another medical problem, treating that problem may be enough to eliminate your pain. Symptoms: When asked to locate your pain, you might sweep your hand over your entire pelvic area rather than point to a single spot. You might describe your chronic pelvic pain in one or more of the following ways: Severe and steady pain, Pain that comes and goes (intermittent), Dull aching, Sharp pains or cramping, Pressure or heaviness deep within your pelvis. In addition, you may experience: Pain during intercourse, Pain while having a bowel movement or urinating, Pain when you sit for long periods of time.