How Is Pelvic Pain Diagnosed?
Diagnostic procedures and tests will be performed in order to determine the cause of the pelvic pain. In addition, your physician may ask you questions regarding the pain such as:
- When and where does the pain occur?
- How long does the pain last?
- Is the pain related to your menstrual cycle, urination, and/or sexual activity?
- What does the pain feels like (i.e., sharp, dull, etc.)?
- Under what circumstances did the pain begin?
- How suddenly did the pain begin?
Additional information about the timing of the pain and the presence of other symptoms related to activities such as eating, sleeping, sexual activity, and movement can also help the physician in determining a diagnosis.
Diagnostic tests for pelvic pain
In addition to a complete medical history and physical and pelvic examination, diagnostic procedures for pelvic pain may include:
Pregnancy test
Culture of cells from the cervix
