Pain - Pain can be described in many ways. It is often measured with a simple 0-10 scale where 0 equals no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine. Describing your pain can help your doctor to pinpoint the condition. Each of the following may indicate a different condition:
Pelvic discomfort
Pelvic pressure
Abdominal tenderness
Abdominal cramps
Back ache
Back pain
Painful urination and/or bowel movements
Pain during intercourse
Bleeding - Monthly periods are different for each woman. Menstrual bleeding can also be different before and after childbirth, with age, and with any medications you regularly take. The following are examples of bleeding patterns that are linked to specific gynecologic conditions:
Very heavy or abnormal bleeding
Bleeding longer than 7 days
Periods lasting longer than 21 days
Periods more than 35 days apart
Spotting/bleeding between periods
Spotting/bleeding after menopause
Passing blood clots
Bleeding after intercourse
Vaginal discharge tinged with blood
