Therapy | Pain in the right abdomen

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The most common pain in a woman’s right lower abdomen is the so-called menstrual pain caused by menstruation. Menstrual pain is something completely normal and is caused by the contraction of the uterus. The pain is usually of a pulling, cramp-like character and can radiate into the back, thighs or labia.

Also at the time of ovulation, about two weeks before the period, there may be pain in the abdomen or back. These are completely natural processes in the so-called menstrual cycle, the control cycle of the woman’s menstrual period. Nevertheless, some women may experience more severe abdominal pain during ovulation.

Another frequent cause of abdominal pain, which affects significantly more women, is cystitis. Because the urethra is much shorter than that of men, it is easier for germs to enter the bladder in women, causing an inflammation and the associated abdominal pain. Typical symptoms are frequent and painful urination of small amounts of urine.

Diseases of the female reproductive organs also cause pain in the woman’s right lower abdomen. Small ovarian cysts, often revolving around themselves, can rarely cause pain in the right abdomen. However, these usually do not require treatment.

Endometriosis, which is a benign dislocation of the lining of the uterus to other parts of the body, such as the small pelvis, can also cause severe pain and stinging in the abdomen. Since the mucous membrane located in the wrong place is real skin of the uterus, it is also subject to the influence of the female sex hormones and thus the menstrual cycle, which is why bleeding can occur in the area of the abdominal cavity, where the scattered parts are located. If germs rise from the vagina into the ovaries and fallopian tubes, they can cause inflammation there and thus pain in the right lower abdomen.

These are then often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms such as discharge, spotting or nausea. Sexually active women are often affected. These infections, mostly caused by bacteria, can be treated with an antibiotic, so you should consult a doctor immediately.

If a fertilised egg does not implant in the intended uterus, but in the mucous membrane of the fallopian tube, this can lead to a medical emergency, the so-called ectopic pregnancy. This can lead to pain in the right lower abdomen, bleeding and infection. An imminent complication is a rupture, a bursting of the fallopian tube. You should therefore always consult a doctor!