Why do women feel pain in their lower abdomen?

There are many ways for women to experience stomach pain, and different pain sensations may indicate different diseases. Pain in the lower abdomen is a typical example. When it occurs, the severity of the disease greatly affects the patient's normal life and work. So, what is the reason for the pain in women's lower abdomen? Let's take a closer look at it below.

Fungal vaginitis

Monilial or mycotic vaginitis is caused by fungal infection. Its incidence rate is second only to Trichomonas vaginitis.

The most common symptoms of candidal infection are excessive vaginal discharge, burning and itching of the vulva and vagina, exogenous dysuria, and vulvar geographic erythema (fungal or candidal vulvovaginitis). Typical leucorrhea is curd-like or flaky, the vaginal mucosa is highly red and swollen, and white thrush-like plaques can be seen attached, which are easy to peel off. Underneath is an eroded base of damaged mucosa, or shallow ulcers may form. In severe cases, ecchymosis may remain. However, not all leucorrhea has the above typical characteristics. It can range from watery to curd-like leucorrhea. Some are completely thin and clear serous exudates, which often contain white flakes. The itching symptoms of candidal vaginitis during pregnancy are particularly severe, and may even cause restlessness and abnormal pain. There may also be symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and pain during sexual intercourse. In addition, about 10% of women and 30% of pregnant women are carriers of mold but have no clinical symptoms.

Trichomonas vaginitis

Trichomonas vaginitis is a common vaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.

Increased leucorrhea and vulvar itching The main symptoms of Trichomonas vaginitis are increased thin, foamy leucorrhea and vulvar itching. If there is a mixed infection with other bacteria, the discharge will be purulent and may have a foul odor. The itching areas are mainly the vaginal opening and vulva, and there may occasionally be burning, pain, and dyspareunia. If the urethra is infected, frequent urination and painful urination may occur, and sometimes hematuria may be seen. During the examination, the vaginal mucosa can be seen to be congested. In severe cases, there are scattered bleeding spots. There is a large amount of leucorrhea in the posterior fornix, which is grayish yellow, yellow-white thin liquid or yellow-green purulent secretion, often in a foamy state. There may be no abnormalities found in the vaginal mucosa of carriers. A small number of patients have Trichomonas in the vagina without any inflammatory response, and they are called carriers. Some people believe that Trichomonas cannot cause inflammation when it exists alone, because it consumes glycogen in the vaginal epithelial cells, changes the vaginal acidity and alkalinity, destroys the defense mechanism, and promotes secondary bacterial infection. Therefore, it often causes inflammation when the vaginal pH changes before and after menstruation, during pregnancy or after childbirth.

The above is an introduction to what causes pain in the lower abdomen of women. I hope it will be helpful to female friends. If a woman experiences pain in her lower abdomen, she may be suffering from vaginitis. There are different types of vaginitis. When treating it, do not use medication blindly. It is best to go to a relevant gynecological hospital and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Only in this way can you eventually get rid of this disease.