Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) describes long-term pain in the pelvic area, which is below the abdomen and between the hip bones. It is more common in females but can also affect males. CPPS is a ...

If you’ve ever experienced a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area, you know how uncomfortable—and worrying—it can be. While many underlying causes can be easily resolved, others may require more ...

Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Connect with your doctor to get help for severe, sudden, ...

Pain on the right side of the groin or pelvic area often stems from strain in the muscles or ligaments or a health issue related to the reproductive organs or the lower digestive tract, but there may ...

Pelvic congestion syndrome is an ongoing condition that affects the pelvic area or the lower part of your belly. Experts think it’s caused by problems with veins in that part of the body. Pelvic ...

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Mandy Funk, 37, remembers when her body began to betray her. As a college junior, she began to have episodes in which her body would act as if it were aroused for no reason. Sometimes, she says, it ...

Pregnancy can be pretty rough. From puffed-up ankles, to backaches, sore boobs, and the not-so-glamorous reality of morning sickness… it’s a lot. And just when you think it can’t get more ...

Pregnancy is a magical time, filled with back pain, heartburn, and … lightning crotch? Yes, this fun phenomenon strikes (pun intended) during your third trimester, when your baby is starting to ...

If you're experiencing painful symptoms in your glutes, rectum or behind, you may be dealing with one of these conditions. (Photo: RyanJLane via Getty Images) Let’s dispense with all the bad puns and ...

After Pilates instructor Amanda Kassar had her first child, she noticed that she had little control over her bladder. The problem got better eventually, but after her second pregnancy, the issue ...