Chronic pelvic pain is a common health issue for women, but a hernia is often overlooked as a potential cause. About 15 to 20% of U.S. women, ages 18 to 50, experience chronic pelvic pain in their ...

Severe pelvic pain still gets brushed off as “stress” or “just periods.” Endometriosis explains some cases—but not all.

Pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is attributed to neuroinflammation. Researchers investigated biochemical mediators of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain to provide a foundation to identify ...

Mandy Funk, 37, remembers when her body began to betray her. As a college junior, she began to have episodes in which her body would act as if it were aroused for no reason. Sometimes, she says, it ...

Pelvic pain can show up at different stages of pregnancy and for a variety of reasons. Learn more about why and how to find relief.

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to ...