Gynecologic Conditions

​Common Gynecologic Symptoms

Some of the most common gynecologic concerns we treat are abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain. Specifically documenting your symptoms prior to your appointment will help your doctor diagnose your condition.

Pain. Describing your pain on a simple 0-10 point scale can help your doctor identify the condition. Additionally, descriptions of pain such as the following can indicate different conditions:

• Unexplained pelvic pain

• Painful menses

• Pain during intercourse

• Pain with urination

• Pain with bowel movements

Bleeding. Although it’s true that monthly menstrual bleeding differs for each woman it is important went to see a doctor. If your bleeding pattern changes or disrupts your life then consulting a doctor is advised.  Problematic bleeding often includes:

• Bleeding that last for more than seven days

• Needing to change a pad or tampon more often than every 1-2 hours

• Passing large blood clots

• Feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or nauseous during menstruation

• Spotting or bleeding between menses     

• Spotting or bleeding after menopause

• Spotting or bleeding after intercourse

Other Symptoms. Other gynecologic symptoms can occur alone or accompany pain and bleeding. Your doctor also needs to know about these to accurately diagnose your condition which may include the symptoms listed above as well as the possibility of cancer:

• Difficulty with urination or bowel movements

• Infertility

• Feeling of pressure in your pelvis or like things are falling out

• Swelling or bloating

• Urinary urgency or recurrent urinary tract infections

• Pain while standing or walking

• Abnormal vaginal discharge

• Leaking of urine

• Sexual dysfunction 

• Menopausal symptoms

Conditions of the Woman’s Reproductive System

A wide variety of conditions can affect a woman’s reproductive system. Most affect the pelvic region and the uterus and include:

• Uterine fibroids – non-cancerous growths in the wall of the uterus

• Endometriosis – non-cancerous growths of the uterine lining

• Prolapse – a falling of the vagina/pelvic organs due to weakness in the dense connective tissue

• Uterine, cervical or ovarian cancer

• Excessive menstrual bleeding

• Sexual dysfunction

Pelvic Conditions

Conditions involving the pelvic region can be debilitating and are sometimes under diagnosed or overlooked. Some of these include:

• Adenomyosis – thickening of the normal uterine tissue lining that migrates into the uterine muscles

• Pelvic congestion – is the presence of varicose veins in the lower abdomen

• Congenital and acquired abnormalities

Any of these conditions can cause chronic pain, heavy bleeding and other disabling symptoms. Other organs can be affected as well and include the vagina, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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Common gynecological concerns you should talk to your doctor about

If something doesn’t seem right, talk to and see your doctor. It is the best way to get the treatment you need and to rule out the possibility for serious conditions such as cancer.