Ovarian Torsion – Symptoms, Causes, and Management
When an ovary twists itself around the ligaments and tissues that hold it in its place, this is known as ovarian torsion or adnexal torsion. Sometimes, this involves structures other…
Pelvic pain is commonly due to less serious issues such as menstrual cramps, mittelschmerz, or ovarian pain but can also be indicative of some other problems such as pelvic adhesions, pelvic congestion syndrome, or even ectopic pregnancy. In any of the cases, the cause should be identified to avoid any sort of problem in conception later on.
When an ovary twists itself around the ligaments and tissues that hold it in its place, this is known as ovarian torsion or adnexal torsion. Sometimes, this involves structures other…
Around 80% of females complain of pelvic pain in pregnancy, caused by stiffness of the joints in front or back of the pelvis. This condition was previously called pregnancy-related pelvic…
Pelvic organ prolapse is a pelvic floor disorder that occurs when the ligaments and muscles which support the pelvic organs, become loose or week. This is not a life-threatening condition…
Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a set of signs and symptoms that most women experience before the onset of menstruation in every cycle. Symptoms are predictable in pattern for every…
When ovarian cells begin to multiply in an uncontrolled fashion and form a tumor, this is known as ovarian cancer. Like other cancers, this is rarely painful in the early stages…
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal and reproductive disorder, that causes fluctuations in the normal menstrual cycle. In some women, it involves the formation of cysts in the…
Pelvic congestion syndrome or PCS is a chronic pain condition that develops when blood accumulates in the deep varicose veins of the pelvis. 30% of women with a chronic pain…
Pelvic adhesions are bands of scar tissue that develop between two parts of pelvic tissues or organs that are not normally supposed to join together. Adhesions appear as thin sheets…