Symptoms of Pelvic Pain

The symptoms of chronic pelvic pain may vary from person to person. Symptoms occur as a result of the combined influences of the mind, nervous system and the body.

• Pain that lasts for 6 months or more
• There has been little or no relief with usual treatment
• The amount of pain may be greater than the amount of tissue damage found by the usual diagnostic test
• Physical activity has become more limited
• The patient may show signs of depression like sleep disturbances, constipation, loss of appetite, slow movement or slow reactions
• There may be altered emotional roles in the family and the woman may have changed her usual role in the family