WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2003: Re: Abdominal Pain

Re: Abdominal Pain

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:10:34 -0500 (CDT)

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Helen, As you can imagine is quite difficult to say by e-mail if what you have is normal or not. It could be normal, but it could also be endometriosis or something else. You should see a doctor to be sure.

At Tue, 29 Jul 2003, Helen wrote: >
>I am 22 and for a few years have suffered from what I think is ovulation pain
>although I don't get it every month. I hadn't had it for a while and then this
>month it was quite bad and seemed to affect me on both sides intermittently.
>The pain was quite sharp sometimes, but the worst was over in about half a
>day.
>
>Also, I get bad cramps during the first couple of days of menstruation. I find
>that if I orgasm during this time it makes the pain a lot worse, and sometimes
>if I am due on in a day or two and have an orgasm, I get severe cramping
>before I've started my period. Is it possible that my bowel also cramps up
>around the beginning of menstruation, because I find that the pain eases a lot
>after bowel movement. When I go to the toilet during this time, I feel a bit
>faint due to the abdominal pain and feel shivery afterwards until I've rested
>for a bit.
>
>Should I be concerned about these issues or is it normal in some women?
>
>I would be really grateful for any suggestions you could give me.
>
>Thank you :)
>
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