Chronic Female Pelvic Pain

Chronic female pelvic pain is pain in a woman's lower abdomen that lasts for 6 months or more. It may be constant or come and go and range from mild to severe.

Many things can cause chronic pelvic pain, including pelvic infections. But sometimes the cause is a mystery.

Current as of: May 1, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Kevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology