What are the causes of pain in the right lower abdomen of women?

Women are more likely to experience abdominal pain, especially pain in the right lower abdomen. According to experience, the occurrence of this situation is generally closely related to some gynecological diseases that women may suffer from. Knowing the gynecological diseases that can cause abdominal pain can provide us with a reference. So, what are the reasons for pain in the right lower abdomen of women when pressing? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Ovarian cyst: It manifests as right lower abdominal pelvic pain. If it occurs on the right side, it is very similar to appendicitis. CT shows a clearly defined ring structure with a higher density than simple fluid. If the cyst ruptures, free fluid or fat cords will appear in the pelvic cavity.

2. Pelvic congestion: also known as pelvic varicose veins. Caused by chronic pelvic congestion. The main symptom is lower abdominal pain, which is relieved when lying down. In addition, it is often accompanied by lumbar pain, menorrhagia and increased leucorrhea. The pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region worsens after sexual intercourse. Due to the pain during sexual intercourse, symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, back pain, and increased vaginal discharge will be significantly aggravated the next day, thus causing a feeling of boredom with sexual life.

3. Chronic inflammation of the genitals: Female friends experience long-term pain in the lumbar sacral region and right lower abdominal pain, which worsens after sexual intercourse and during menstruation. It is often accompanied by increased leucorrhea, which is mostly caused by chronic cervicitis. If you experience long-term lower abdominal distension, pain, and lumbar pain that worsens after fatigue, sexual intercourse, or before and after menstruation, and are often accompanied by menstrual disorders and fatigue, it is mostly caused by chronic pelvic inflammation.

4. Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea is divided into primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary pain often occurs in adolescent girls for unclear reasons. Common causes of secondary pain are endometriosis and adenomyosis. A common symptom of endometriosis is secondary dysmenorrhea that gradually worsens. The pain may occur periodically, or there may be dull pain in the lower abdomen during non-menstrual periods that worsens before and after menstruation.

The above is an introduction to the causes of pain when pressing the right lower abdomen of women. I hope it will be helpful for patients to understand. When women experience pain when pressing on the right lower abdomen, they cannot simply take some painkillers and expect to achieve the effect of curing the disease. The key is to see how long the pain lasts and when it occurs. If it is caused by a gynecological disease, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment.