What causes lower abdominal pain in women?

In our impression, women are more prone to stomach pain. In addition to physiological factors, various gynecological diseases can also cause pain in this area, especially when there is a heavy pain in the lower abdomen, which has a significant impact on normal life and work. We must pay attention to it and actively find the cause and solve it. So, what causes lower abdominal pain in women? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1) Lower abdominal distension and pain during menstruation every month, and mild pain before menstruation

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 usual premenstrual abdominal distension, followed by a similar feeling of lower abdominal pain as before menstruation, but not before menstruation.

2) Lower abdominal cramps and pain, accompanied by dizziness, abdominal distension, persistent diarrhea or constipation

Acute enteritis: Dysfunction of the large intestine causes extreme sensitivity of nerves and muscles. 20% of the population suffers from sensitive bowel syndrome (IBS), 65% of which are women. Taking a bath can effectively eliminate pain, dizziness, lower abdominal distension, persistent diarrhea or constipation.

3) Pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort during urination, and frequent urination

Interstitial cystitis: Your urinary tract is inflamed, causing your bladder to swell. Doctors generally believe that women with this disease may have lesions in the bladder wall, which stimulates the central nervous system in the brain to produce a urination response. Pain near the pubic bone, which worsens when trying to urinate; frequent urination (at least once an hour during the day and multiple times at night), and sharp pain during intercourse.

4) Lower abdominal distension and pain during activities

Ovarian cyst: An ovarian cyst is a lump or mass filled with fluid inside the uterus. Less than 5% of people with ovarian cysts will develop cancer. All ovarian cysts are functional cysts, which means that the developing eggs may be surrounded by cystic fluid, causing ovarian enlargement and lower abdominal pain. 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 was already quite serious. Because the accumulated fluid in the cyst causes the ovary to sag due to gravity, you will feel a bloating and pain in your lower abdomen when you exercise. Gynecologists can understand the condition by palpating the lower abdomen and determine whether there is an ovarian cyst. 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.

The above is an introduction to what causes lower abdominal pain in women. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. There are many factors that cause lower abdominal pain in women. The specific factors should be judged based on other symptoms in the female body. If the situation is serious, you should go to a regular hospital for examination in time. Don't be lucky. Early treatment of the disease can also reduce harm.