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Causes of Perimenopause Ovary Pain

By June 22, 2022 - 7:01am

The lower abdomen, pelvis, and lower back are all affected by ovarian pain. It may be constant, intermittent, dull, or progress to severe bursts of agony.

Perimenopause is the period preceding menopause. Menopause occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for 12 months. Ovarian pain during perimenopause may be caused by the reproductive system. Pregnancy, ovulation, menstruation (period), endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease, for example, could be the cause (PID).

This page also covers reasons other than the reproductive system that might cause similar discomfort and symptoms. This section contains information on ovarian pain during perimenopause, including diagnosis, testing, treatment, and prevention.

Ovarian discomfort, stomach pain, and other types of pelvic pain are frequently difficult to distinguish. The symptoms that accompany it may assist in narrowing down the reason. While not exhaustive, the following are some of the most typical causes.

Ovulation
Ovulation is a monthly event in which one of the ovaries releases an egg. If the egg is not fertilized and hence there is no pregnancy, the uterine lining is lost 14–16 days later. This shedding is responsible for menstrual bleeding.

Ovulation pain is also known as mittelschmerz, or pain in the middle of the menstrual cycle. It usually occurs on one side of the pelvis and varies in severity. It might be described as a slow discomfort at times, but it can also be a quick, severe agony. During ovulation, you may experience headaches, gastrointestinal difficulties, or malaise (a general feeling of being unwell).

Menstrual Pain
During perimenopause, menstrual cramping (dysmenorrhea) may occur or intensify. Worse cramping could be caused by hormonal changes or one of the other explanations listed below.

Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue typically forms inside the uterus and is lost monthly. Endometriosis occurs when this tissue grows outside of the uterus. This endometrial tissue outside the uterus nevertheless responds to hormonal fluctuations, causing pelvic bleeding. This might result in severe cramping and a lot of menstrual flow.

Oftentimes, women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pain. If you experience chronic pain and nothing seems to help, talk to a pain doctor.

Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in the uterus and cause severe bleeding and cramps.

Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled lumps that develop on either one or both ovaries. Some pass undetected and are absorbed by the body. Pain on one or both sides can be caused by larger ovarian cysts. This pain is normally characterized as mild, but it can become intense if the ovary ruptures or twists, cutting off its blood supply, a condition known as ovarian torsion. Ovarian cyst complications can induce symptoms similar to appendicitis.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a female reproductive organ illness. Sexually transmitted illnesses (STDs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are one cause of PID. Lower abdomen or pelvic pain, fever, atypical vaginal discharge, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pain or bleeding during sex, and bleeding between periods are all common symptoms of PID.

Ectopic Pregnancy
When a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, this is referred to as an ectopic pregnancy. Unfortunately, the fetus will not survive, and the mother is also in danger of dying. You may experience severe cramping on both sides of your lower abdomen, as well as shoulder pain, dizziness, weakness, and significant internal or vaginal bleeding.

Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian pain caused by ovarian cancer is uncommon. It is more severe and long-lasting than menstruation discomfort. Vaginal bleeding, bloating, feeling full quickly, and urinary urgency or frequency are all possible symptoms.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a syndrome in which the ovaries create excess androgens, which are considered male sex hormones, though they are also present in women. PCOS can result in ovarian cysts or stop ovulation. PCOS patients frequently have irregular periods, weight gain, infertility, and abundant body hair.

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