Common Gynecological Symptoms

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