What Does Severe Abdominal Cramps Post Menopause Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016

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Question : I have been thru menopause about 12 yrs so its not menstrual cramping. I have cramping in my back sides and stomach.

i have severe cramping in my back sides and stomach

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult Gynecologist/ Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

There are several reasons for abdominal cramps in your age group:
1. Kidney stones
2. adhesions due to previous surgery
3. Fibroid uterus ( smooth muscle growth from uterine wall)
4. Endometriosis ( condition where lining of uterus is found outside uterus, eg: on ovary , abdominal wall etc) if you are taking hormone replacement therapy
5. Intestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome etc
5. Rarely due to ovarian or uterine cancer - In this case there is weight loss, loss of appetite etc

So please consult Gynecologist/ surgeon at the earliest for examination. They may advise you to do ultrasound, CT/ MRI etc

I hope this is useful.
If you have further concerns, do write to me.

Regards,
Dr Rama

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