What causes dull pain in the upper left abdomen of women?

Generally, women will experience lower abdominal pain before menstruation every month, but the dull pain in the upper right abdomen that occurs at other times should be considered to be related to some reasons. If it occurs on the eve of menstruation, it can be judged as common dysmenorrhea, but if it is not an occurrence in daily life, it can be judged as endometrial translocation or ovarian cyst disease. These problems may exist, so everyone should be vigilant.

1) Women experience pain on the left side of their lower abdomen during their monthly menstrual period, and also experience mild pain before their periods.

Endometriosis - cells in the uterus grow outside the uterus where they don't belong, such as on the outside of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or bladder. At the end of the period, these cells also bleed lightly, causing inflammation and damage to the areas they extend to. Our bodies automatically create scar tissue to surround these cells and stop this destructive effect. The production of scar tissue can cause lower abdominal pain and reduce our fertility. At first, the patient feels the abdominal fullness that is common before menstruation, followed by lower abdominal pain similar to that before menstruation, but not at the time of premenstrual pain.

If you feel that your lower abdomen is soft and thin, please go to the hospital to check whether you have endometriosis and then have an intrauterine or ultrasound examination of your lower abdomen. If endometriosis is mild, it can be cured by taking medicine. If the situation is more serious or the patient is preparing to have a child, an endoscopic surgery (i.e. laparotomy) may be required. The doctor will use an endoscope with a laser to remove scar tissue and endometrial hyperplasia. The sooner the treatment is received, the faster the recovery will be.

2) Pain on the left side of the lower abdomen during activities in women

Ovarian cysts - Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled masses in the uterus. Less than 5% of people who develop ovarian cysts develop cancer. All ovarian cysts are functional cysts, which means that the developing egg may be surrounded by fluid in the cyst, causing the ovary to swell and become painful. Ovarian cysts can grow over time to the point where they become painful when you exercise or stand up after sitting still. At this time, the condition has become more serious. Because the accumulated fluid in the cyst causes the ovary to sag due to gravity, you will feel a sense of heaviness and pain when you exercise.

Gynecologists can understand the condition and determine whether there is an ovarian cyst by palpating the lower abdomen. If an ultrasound examination reveals an ovarian cyst and it appears to be cancerous or is too large, your doctor will recommend surgery to remove it.