What is causing burning or cramping in the pelvis?
Patient: hello,my husband and I are currently trying for a baby. I am now at day 21 of my cycle and have developed persistant burning/cramping low down in my pelvis. There is no discharge or vaginal pain, its all in the pelvis. I have been taking paracetamol but they have not taking the edge off and the pain is constant. I have been to see my GP this morning who performed an internal examination and could not find anything obviously wrong. I have also had a blood test this morning to see if I am ovulating/pregnant as I also have suspected endomitreocis which I am seeing a specialist about later this month. Can you shed any light on what this pain might be? If it turns out that I am pregnant, does this suggest that there is something wrong and that I am likely to misscarry? Doctor: Hi,  As what I can understand from the history there might be a chance of UTI. This is one of the common which most females face. As there is always a need of being hygienic before any sexual activity. Usually people are conscious about being hygienic but sometimes it doesn't happen and leads to UTI.   The burning sensation is due to UTI. Also, there will be a weakness of the Pelvic floor muscles. Which is also common in most females. One needs to do simple exercise to the Pelvic floor muscles. There are a bunch of pelvic floor exercises which you can try out.   But the most important ones will be the Kegels exercise. It's mainly used for urinary incontinence but it also has other benefits like strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. You mentioned about the blood test? But did you try to get the urinary test done once. As sometimes it gives more inputs. I wish you good luck for becoming mother soon.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist