What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

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Question : Recently I have been experiencing some very mild aching in my lower stomach and pelvic region, it is not majorly painful but I'm aware of it, I'm not sure what it is, I'm now in a new relationship and am not on any form of contraception just yet. I'm wondering whether it could be related to sex or is it a muscular thing?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

I have read your question and understand your concern but to help you I will need few more details:

When was your last menstrual period ?
Do you have excess vaginal discharges with smell odor or/and color ?
Do you have urinary frequency or burning urination ?
Do you bowel issue such as constipation or diarrhea ?
Does your partner have any uro-genital issue ?

Please let me know these details and I'll try to help you as much as possible.

Awaiting....
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (18 minutes later)

Hello there thank you for your reply no I do not have any bowel issue constipation or diarrhoea know my partner does not have any genital issue I have no vagina discharge my last period started on the 16th of December, I have no burning sensation when I urinate many thanks

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to ovulation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again and thanks for your to HCM.

I have read your replies and while you haven't any sign and symptoms there is nothing to worry.
Pain you have had may be due to late ovulation due to new relationship .

Please feel free to discuss further .

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (33 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply was just wondering as I have been having unprotected sex on a few occasions whether these pains may indicate possible pregnancy or an STD

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do a vaginal swab

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

If you fear for possible STD then it's better to do a vaginal swab for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.

While if you have doubt if you have conceived , you should wait minimally 10 to 12 days after unprotected intercourse to take an urine pregnancy test at home.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (10 minutes later)

Thanks again I do not fear an STD so much but I'm wondering could my light pain be a symptom of it?, all I have is some minor aches that are around the lower abdominal area/genital. I keep over thinking things and get worried over it

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't seem as STD

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

Only a light pain isn't a sign of STD but to have a peace of mind , while you have had unprotected intercourse you can get done a vaginal swab .

Try to use much more fluids and hot pads .

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee