What Is Pelvic Pain? 

Pelvic pain refers to discomfort that occurs in the lower abdomen area. It’s a signal from your body that something may be amiss within your pelvic region, encompassing a broad range of potential causes, from acute issues to more chronic conditions. Understanding that pelvic pain can be a complex symptom, we approach each patient with a unique strategy to address their concerns and needs.

Where Is Pelvic Pain Located? 

The location of pelvic pain can vary widely, manifesting anywhere within the pelvic basin. This includes the lower abdomen, below the belly button, and between the hip bones. It can also extend to the lower back and the genitals and sometimes radiate towards the thighs. The specific location of the pain often provides clues about its underlying cause, guiding our approach to your care.

Pelvic Pain Symptoms

Pelvic pain symptoms can manifest in different ways with each patient. Some common pelvic pain symptoms include menstrual-related pain, pain during urination, diarrhea, constipation, vaginal discharge or spotting, pain during intercourse, pain in the hips, and bleeding from the rectum, among others.

Causes of Pelvic Pain

• Female Reproductive Problems: These conditions often lead to painful pelvic cramps, a common complaint among many women. The discomfort can range from mild to severe, affecting daily activities and overall quality of life.
• Pregnancy: Pelvic girdle pain is a frequent issue for expectant mothers, contributing to pelvic pain during pregnancy. This discomfort is typically centered around the hips and lower back, making movement challenging.
• Hormone Irregularities: Fluctuations in hormone levels can trigger pelvic pain in women, manifesting as sporadic or continuous discomfort. These irregularities often complicate diagnosis and treatment, requiring a customized approach.
• Pelvic Floor Prolapse: When pelvic floor muscles weaken, organs may shift, leading to discomfort. This condition underscores the importance of addressing pelvic health issues promptly to mitigate pelvic pain.

Our Pelvic Pain Treatments

Axonics® Stimulator Therapy

Axonics Stimulator Therapy is a minimally invasive option designed to alleviate pelvic pain through neuromodulation. By delivering gentle electrical impulses to the nerves controlling the pelvic region, this therapy can help manage symptoms associated with overactive bladder and bowel dysfunction. It targets the root cause of discomfort, offering a long-term solution for patients seeking relief from persistent pelvic conditions.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Vaginal rejuvenation using radiofrequency treatments with Viora addresses chronic pelvic pain by promoting collagen production and enhancing tissue strength. This non-surgical treatment can significantly improve symptoms of laxity, urinary incontinence, and pain during intercourse, which are common concerns among women experiencing chronic pelvic discomfort.

Labiaplasty

We offer both surgical and non-surgical labiaplasty options to address pain and discomfort that can come from excessive labia tissue. Surgical labiaplasty reshapes or reduces the size of the labia to relieve discomfort, while non-surgical approaches can involve the use of radiofrequency treatments to achieve similar outcomes. These treatments aim to alleviate irritation and pain during physical activities and enhance overall comfort.

Botox® Injections

Botox injections provide relief for painful pelvic cramps that can come with an overactive bladder by relaxing the bladder muscles and reducing the urgency and frequency of urination. This treatment can improve the quality of life for patients experiencing discomfort from bladder overactivity, offering a non-invasive option to manage symptoms effectively.

Pelvic Floor Prolapse Treatments

Pelvic floor prolapse occurs when pelvic organs drop due to a weakened pelvic floor, leading to discomfort and pelvic pain. Treatments vary from non-surgical options like physical therapy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, to surgical interventions aimed at providing support to the affected organs. These pelvic pain treatments focus on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

Exercises

For managing pelvic girdle pain, pelvic pain during pregnancy, and other concerns, targeted exercises can be a fundamental approach. These exercises, designed to strengthen the pelvic floor, abdominal, back, and hip muscles, can reduce discomfort. Exercises should always be done with the proper oversight from your doctor to help you target the right muscles and perform the exercises correctly. 

What Can You Expect From Our Pelvic Pain Treatments?

Detailed Consultations and Extensive Testing

When you come to us for help, you can expect detailed consultations and comprehensive testing as the first step toward alleviating pelvic pain. Our approach begins with understanding your unique symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors. Our patients are important to us, and we spend as much time as necessary to find the root cause of your problems. 

Customized Treatment Plans

Based on the insights gathered during your consultation and tests, we develop a treatment plan designed to address your specific needs. Recognizing that each patient’s experience with pelvic pain is unique, our plans are flexible, combining various treatment modalities to optimize your relief and recovery. From non-invasive therapies to surgical options, the goal is to provide effective management of your symptoms.

Ongoing Care

Managing pelvic floor pain is an evolving process that may require adjustments over time. We are committed to providing ongoing care, monitoring your progress, and making necessary modifications to your treatment plan.

Am I a Good Candidate for Pelvic Pain Treatments? 

Any woman suffering from any type of pelvic pain should seek care from an expert to find relief and prevent those symptoms from worsening. Any pain left untreated can increase the risk of developing a more advanced medical condition. Regardless of whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic pelvic pain, we can help design the right treatment plan for you.

Pelvic Pain Assessments and Treatments for Women

If you’re among the many women in Riverhead and Long Island, NY, suffering from pelvic pain, you don’t have to live with it any longer than you already have. Our treatment options at Suffolk Pelvic Medicine can resolve this condition and help you feel empowered and confident about your health. We can schedule an initial consultation to give you more details about our treatment options to help alleviate your pelvic pain and improve your pelvic health and wellness. Learn more about our treatments for pelvic pain in Long Island by contacting us online or by calling (631) 405-0898.