Private gynaecologist for pelvic pain

The pelvis contains loops of bowel and bladder. In women, the pelvis also holds the reproductive organs, and if there is infection in the womb (uterus), ovaries or fallopian tubes this often results in severe uterine pain. 

You may notice pelvic pain in the middle of your menstrual cycle, for example, as one or more egg follicles develop. These can cause pressure pain on one or both sides of your pelvis, as they swell. Once you release an egg (ovulation) the pressure pain will disappear. If you are taking the oral contraceptive pill, which stops ovulation, you will not usually experience this mid-cycle pain.

Other possible causes of pelvic pain include:

• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Swelling or cyst on an ovary
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (an infection that spreads up from the cervix to cause inflammation of the womb and Fallopian tubes)
• Pelvic adhesions (bands of scar tissue that can form after previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, such as a Caesarian section, or removal of your appendix)
• Pregnancy complications

Pelvic pain can also be due to a surgical emergency that needs urgent treatment, such as a twisted ovarian cyst, a ruptured fibroid or an ectopic pregnancy.

If you have pelvic pain, it is important to seek medical advice. Our Consultant Gynaecologists can help diagnose the cause, answer your questions in detail, and explain the different treatment options available to you.

An advanced ultrasound scan can often help us identify the cause of your pelvic pain. Our ultrasound specialist is a leading expert in diagnosing women’s health conditions, and works closely with our gynaecology team. We also offer advanced Consultant-led gynaecology scans to help provide a fast accurate diagnosis for your pelvic pain.