At his Oak Park based practice, Dr. Lyndon Taylor has helped many women suffering from chronic pelvic pain. Highly regarded by many of his patients as one of the leading specialists for women’s health, Dr. Taylor welcomes patients in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding areas.
Pelvic pain is pain experienced in the lowest part of the abdomen below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer. Endometriosis and interstitial cystitis (IC) are some of the most common conditions placing women at risk for developing chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is considered chronic when:
Chronic pelvic pain can have multiple causes. It could be a symptom of another disease, or a condition in its own right. A variety of conditions can cause pelvic pain including:
In order to determine the nature of the pelvic pain, an examination and a frank discussion with your doctor about your symptoms will be done first. Based on the findings of the examination your doctor will be able to recommend a variety of treatments that are best for you.
If further testing is needed one or more of the following may be recommended:
If you are concerned about any type of pelvic pain, it is best to consult a physician before the condition worsens.