Aches and Pains You Should Never Ignore

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain, which mainly affects women, can be a sign of infection, inflammation, cysts, or worse. For men, pelvic pain may indicate something is wrong with their prostate gland. In women, it could be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease, often caused by sexually-transmitted diseases and other bacteria. Since this can lead to surgery and infertility, early treatment is critical. Ovarian cysts are also a possibility. Pelvic pain that's also of concern is brief, shooting, and intense pelvic pain. Severe cramps associated with a woman's menstrual cycle may also indicate more serious medical conditions, such as endometriosis, so women should always seek medical attention if this type of pain applies to them.

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