Pelvic pain is pain felt in the lower abdomen, between the belly button and the groin. It can come from the reproductive organs, bladder, bowel, muscles, or connective tissues.
Pelvic pain is different from vaginal or vulval pain, which affects the external genital area.
Key Facts
Pelvic pain is a very common condition. Most causes are treatable. It can be acute (sudden and short-term) or chronic (lasting several months or more)