Drawing pain in the uterus

To determine the cause of pulling pain in the abdomen, it is necessary to pass a full inspection. The occurrence of pain in the uterine region may trigger disease of the reproductive system, physiological characteristics or diseases of the genitourinary system.

The structure of the uterus

The uterus is a smooth muscle organ, which is located in the pelvis. In form it resembles a pear, and consists of the following departments:

• neck;
• body;
• bottom.

Through passage extending in the cervix, uterine body is connected to the vagina. Bottom called upper part of this body, which stands for the input line in her uterine tubes.

The causes of nagging pains

Discomfort in the uterus (lower abdomen) can be caused by various factors. Experts are divided into organic and functional.

Most often, the pain occur during menstruation or in the middle of the cycle in the output period of the egg. health hazards they pose.

But discomfort can arise due to:

• endometriosis;
• endometritis;
• adnexitis;
• ovarian apoplexy;
• fibroids.

Caused pain and a variety of sexually transmitted diseases and diseases of organs adjacent to the uterus.

To find out the causes of pulling pain as possible after conducting a full survey. discomfort often signals the emergence of problems. Get rid of it can only be a timely appointment of appropriate treatment.

organic factors

Organic factors that trigger the appearance of pulling pain include:

• Pathology of the reproductive organs;
• ovarian, uterine disease;
• infection which transmission is possible sexually;
• the use of an intrauterine device;
• infectious and inflammatory lesions adjacent organs (intestine, bladder, kidney);
• problems during pregnancy.

In such situations, women need a full examination and treatment assignment.

Pathology of the reproductive organs

Some of the female pain caused by anomalies in the structure of the genital organs.

In the absence of menstrual adolescent girls and the appearance of intense pain your doctor may suggest atresia (fusion) of the vagina or cervix. Blood will thus accumulate in the uterus or the vagina.

Adult women are faced with the emergence of nagging pains of the formation of adhesions in the uterine cavity. This pathology is a complication:

• infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• abortion;
• prolonged use of intrauterine devices.

Also painful sensations occur when the uterus Bend. The pathology occurs in women who engaged in physical toil. The bend can appear after a difficult birth or improper conduct of the postpartum period.

Diseases of the pelvic organs

Common cause of nagging pains are infectious and inflammatory lesions of the uterus, ovaries and other neighboring authorities.

In endometriosis mucous membrane begins to grow, it gets into the fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, bowel. The disease is accompanied by a constant nagging pain that is worse during menstruation.

Inflammation of the endometrium called endometritis. This pathology provokes the appearance of lower abdominal discomfort, and menstrual irregularities.

Severe dull pain causing oophoritis (adnexitis), was transformed into a chronic form. This inflammatory disease triggered by the appearance of which hit infections in the uterine cavity, ovaries or pipe. Parallel disturbed menstrual cycle, vaginal spotting or appear pus.

When fibroids patients complain about the nagging pain. They are caused by an increase in the uterus and sprains that support.

The reason for pulling the pain may be other pathology. Almost 60% of chronic inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms that are transmitted sexually. If a woman has more than one sexual partner, the appearance of pulling pain should alert. Without a visit to the doctor can not do, if the discomfort is accompanied by atypical secretions of the genital tract, unpleasant odor, itching.

Sickness during pregnancy

When complaints that pulls the uterus, a gynecologist must examine the woman. He will be able to distinguish between natural physiological pain that often accompany pregnancy by obstetric pathology, which requires immediate medical intervention.

Drawing pains may indicate:

• development of ectopic pregnancy;
• the threat of spontaneous abortion;
• exacerbation of chronic inflammatory diseases;
• early premature births.

At the same time the doctor checks for other signs of pathology. Medical aid is necessary if discomfort is accompanied by:

• the advent of heavy bleeding or watery discharge from the vagina;
• fever;
• overall degradation;
• hypertension.

The most common discomfort in the abdomen caused by the stretching of ligaments, it is not dangerous for the woman and child in pregnant women.

On the scheduled scans necessary to inform the gynecologist about the appearance of pulling pain.

functional factors

For functional reasons, the appearance of pain include:

• mittelschmerz;
• menses.

Discomfort, which appeared under the influence of functional reasons, are not harmful to women.

Associated with menstruation

At the onset of menstruation, many women in the lower abdomen feel uncomfortable. It is not always the appearance of pulling pain indicates the progression of inflammatory and infectious diseases. Discomfort can be functional. Unpleasant sensations are due to:

• hormonal imbalance (excessive production of progesterone with estrogen deficiency);
• tend to increase the production of prostaglandins that trigger tonic contractions of the uterus;
• pathologies of the nervous system, autonomic-vascular disorders, increasing the sensitivity.

The most pronounced pain in the first day of menstruation.

During ovulation

Yield ovum from the follicle are often accompanied by the appearance pulling pain. It may bother the woman for a few hours, but some discomfort continues up to several days. Discomfort intensified during intercourse.

The appearance of pulling the pain is caused by the tension of the tunica albuginea of ​​the ovary, which extends the dominant follicle. At the time of follicle rupture nagging pain reaches its peak.

Diagnosis and treatment

To determine the cause of discomfort gynecologist by inspection, palpation internal genitals and takes smear. In addition, the range of diagnostic procedures include:

• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
• Analysis on hidden genital infections;
• a blood test for the detection of latent inflammatory processes;
• biochemical blood analysis for the detection of antibodies to common genital infections;
• Urine.

In some cases, additional assigned biopsy, colposcopy. In identifying tumors prescribed computer or MRIs.

If the reason for pulling the pain has been identified, the chosen treatment. Depending on the diagnosis prescribed antispasmodics, hormones, antiviral or antibacterial agents. In some cases, surgery is necessary.