{"id":7334,"date":"2025-02-04T19:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-what-causes-lower-abdominal-pain-in-females-not-pregnant-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T19:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:07:37","slug":"hmn-what-causes-lower-abdominal-pain-in-females-not-pregnant-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-what-causes-lower-abdominal-pain-in-females-not-pregnant-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: What causes lower abdominal pain in females not pregnant? in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  What causes lower abdominal pain in females not pregnant? in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Lower abdominal pain in females can be caused by gastrointestinal issues, menstrual cramps, reproductive and sexual health conditions, and other medical concerns requiring different treatments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gastrointestinal problems like constipation, diarrhea, and stomach illnesses can often be treated at home with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications, but severe symptoms may necessitate medical attention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gallstones, kidney stones, and inflammations in the appendix or pancreas have specific symptoms and treatments, ranging from dietary changes to surgery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reproductive health issues, including ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease, highlight the need for consulting healthcare providers for accurate diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdominal pain in females can feel dull, sharp, shooting, or cramp-like. Depending on the cause of the pain, it may radiate to the pelvis, back, or other areas of the body. Lower abdominal pain can last a couple of hours, or it could be a sign of a chronic issue that needs management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\" class=\"compass-ads-new\" data-compass-id=\"628281\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"top-section no-isi\">\n<figure class=\"col-1\">\n<div class=\"banner-heading\">\n<p><h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave a Urinary Tract Infection?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"col-2\">\n<div class=\"inner-col-left\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-gtmdata=\"patientCompassCta1\" class=\"cta-link cta-link-mobile\" href=\"https:\/\/symliphy.com\/treatments\/urinary-tract-infection\/?campaign=singlecare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"col-3 no-supplimental-links-alt-layout no-client-approval-code\">\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;}&#8221; data-sheets-userformat=&#8221;{&#8220;2&#8243;:6849,&#8221;3&#8221;:{&#8220;1&#8243;:0},&#8221;9&#8243;:1,&#8221;10&#8243;:2,&#8221;12&#8243;:0,&#8221;14&#8221;:{&#8220;1&#8243;:2,&#8221;2&#8243;:0},&#8221;15&#8243;:&#8221;Arial&#8221;}&#8221; data-sheets-formula=&#8221;=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[-2],R[0]C[-3],R[0]C[-1])&#8221;&gt;<\/p>\n<section class=\"compass-ads-new\" data-compass-id=\"628281\">\n<aside class=\"top-section no-isi\">\n<figure class=\"col-1\">\n<div class=\"banner-heading\">\n<p><h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave a Urinary Tract Infection?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"col-2\">\n<div class=\"inner-col-left\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-gtmdata=\"patientCompassCta1\" class=\"cta-link cta-link-mobile\" href=\"https:\/\/symliphy.com\/treatments\/urinary-tract-infection\/?campaign=singlecare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"col-3 no-supplimental-links-alt-layout no-client-approval-code\">\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on for possible causes of lower abdominal pain in women who are not pregnant, additional common symptoms, when to get medical advice or treatment, and how to treat the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-lower-abdominal-pain-in-females-who-arent-pregnant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes lower abdominal pain in females who aren\u2019t pregnant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are causes of lower abdominal pain other than pregnancy that arise from different parts of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gastrointestinal-upset\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal upset<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, several kinds of gastrointestinal issues might be at play. Bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea are some examples, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.integratedgic.com\/blog\/supriya-rao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supriya Rao, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a quadruple board-certified physician at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThose issues typically aren\u2019t severe,\u201d Dr. Rao says, \u201cand can be treated at home with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.\u201d You can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat diarrhea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by drinking plenty of water or sports drinks and eating small amounts of mild foods. Anti-diarrheal medications, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepto Bismol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bismuth subsalicylate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaopectate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (docusate-calcium), can also help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also cause lower abdominal pain. You can typically treat it without going to the doctor by engaging in physical activity, managing stress, drinking enough fluids, and eating a diet high in fiber and low in dairy. Laxatives and stool softeners, such as Metamucil (psyllium) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colace<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(docusate sodium), can also help relieve symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach illnesses such as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stomach flu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food poisoning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also cause lower abdominal pain. The two share common symptoms, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible fever, chills, and headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthtalk.unchealthcare.org\/food-poisoning-or-stomach-flu-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between stomach flu and food poisoning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is how quickly the symptoms show up and last. With food poisoning, common symptoms will start within hours and stop within 24\u201348 hours. With stomach flu, you might not notice symptoms until 12\u201348 hours after contact with the virus or bacteria that causes it, and you might not feel completely better until three to five days later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat stomach flu at home, Dr. Rao suggests resting and getting plenty of fluids, such as water or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedialyte<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to stay hydrated. Food poisoning typically needs to run its course, as well. But it\u2019s also important to rehydrate with water and replace electrolytes. (Pedialyte can help with the latter.) Eating bland foods can also help, as well as antidiarrheals such as\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imodium A-D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loperamide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as medications, an antiemetic such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dramamine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dimenhydrinate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) can help with nausea. Additionally, consider antidiarrheals, such as Imodium A-D and Pepto-Bismol, if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek medical attention if you have severe vomiting, diarrhea, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9013-dehydration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signs of dehydration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inflammatory-bowel-syndrome\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory bowel syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that can cause abdominal pain or stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or gas. You can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat symptoms of IBS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with dietary changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, or medication. The medication your healthcare provider may recommend depends on the symptoms you\u2019re experiencing. For example, laxatives such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dulcolax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bisacodyl) can help with constipation, while antidiarrheals such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaopectate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (docusate-calcium) can treat diarrhea. Additionally, a doctor may prescribe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluoxetine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inflammatory-bowel-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory bowel disease\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn\u2019s disease and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ulcerative colitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share some symptoms with IBS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People with IBD may also experience a loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, joint pain, or rectal bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like IBS, IBD is chronic but manageable. The primary goal when treating IBD is to reduce any inflammation triggering your gastrointestinal symptoms, like lower abdominal pain. To <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/inflammatory-bowel-disease\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20353320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat IBD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your healthcare provider may recommend <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dietary changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lifestyle modifications, or medication, such as anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids. They may recommend surgery if diet and medication are ineffective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gallstones-or-kidney-stones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallstones or kidney stones<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/whats-the-difference-between-gallbladder-and-kidney-stones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallstones and kidney stones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also cause pain in the lower abdomen. Gallstones are hard lumps found in the gallbladder. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/gallstones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of gallstones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary, and there are two main types: those made of cholesterol and those made of bilirubin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol gallstones are the most common. Despite their name, they\u2019re not related to cholesterol levels in the blood but instead occur when there\u2019s too much cholesterol in bile. Stones made of bilirubin are called pigment stones and occur when there\u2019s too much bilirubin in bile. Both types of gallstones are more common in females than males.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than lower abdominal pain, symptoms of gallstones may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever and chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark-colored urine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without treatment, gallstones may have serious complications. Typically, surgery is required for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment of gallstones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pain medications, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyloject (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diclofenac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), may be used first to reduce pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While gallstones develop in the gallbladder, kidney stones develop in the urinary tract. Kidney stones can cause abdominal pain as well as the following symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe pain in the back that may extend to the groin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foul-smelling or cloudy urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever and chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased urge to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney stones are sometimes\u2014not always\u2014severe. As far as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney stone treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, drinking water can help the stone pass naturally. If the stone is too large, surgery may be needed. NSAIDs, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naproxen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can also help manage the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inflammation-in-the-appendix-or-pancreas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation in the appendix or pancreas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8095-appendicitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendicitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most serious causes of abdominal pain. It occurs when the appendix gets clogged, infected, and inflamed, causing pain in the abdomen. Appendicitis pain typically occurs in the right lower part of the abdomen. Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of appendicitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased urination or an increased urge to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain around the belly button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendicitis treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically involves surgery to remove the appendix. In uncomplicated cases, the appendix may be removed with a smaller incision and a laparoscopy. Some cases of appendicitis can be treated first with antibiotics such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zosyn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (piperacillin-tazobactam) and Rocephin (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceftriaxone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) instead of surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is inflamed. Other than abdominal pain, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pancreatitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20360227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of pancreatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the upper area of the stomach that can extend to the back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenderness when touching the stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid pulse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis can range from mild to severe. Treatment depends on whether it\u2019s acute or chronic but may involve hospitalization. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include a mix of IV fluids, antibiotics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"menstrual-cramps-and-ovulation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual cramps and ovulation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovulation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happens toward the middle of the menstrual cycle when the ovaries release an egg. It\u2019s common to have pain in the lower abdomen when not pregnant during that time of the cycle\u2014especially on one side. Other symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tender breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly higher temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stronger sense of smell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual pain is usually nothing to worry about, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kara-mcelligott-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kara McElligott, MD, OB-GYN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and medical advisor at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miracare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Menstrual pain usually goes away on its own and can be relieved with the help of at-home <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">period cramp treatments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as light exercise, heat therapy, chamomile tea, and NSAIDs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reproductive-and-sexual-health-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive and sexual health conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of female reproductive conditions that can cause lower abdominal pain in females. Examples include ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), uterine prolapse, and ectopic pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the symptoms (and the specific treatment) depend on the condition. Dr. McElligott stresses the importance of seeing a women\u2019s healthcare provider for treatment if symptoms persist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reproductive-cancers-or-precancers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive cancers or precancers\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the underlying cause of abdominal pain, it may be found in the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, or ovaries,\u201d Dr. McElligott says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthmatters.nyp.org\/6-symptoms-of-uterine-ovarian-and-cervical-cancer-you-shouldnt-ignore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of cancers in the reproductive organs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular vaginal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal bleeding after menopause<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or pressure in the pelvic area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal distress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such cases, Dr. McElligott says a healthcare provider may carry out a lab test, biopsy, ultrasound, or CT scan for an accurate diagnosis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/conditions\/gynecological-cancers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for gynecologic cancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on various factors but may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"pelvic-inflammatory-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) results from microorganisms from the cervix and vagina moving to the upper genital tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PID can cause pain in the lower abdomen in females, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/pid\/stdfact-pid-detailed.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase in vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular vaginal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain with urination or intercourse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn\u2019t delay medical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pelvic-inflammatory-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment for PID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prompt treatment with antibiotics, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doxycycline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can prevent damage to the female reproductive organs, although it won\u2019t reverse scarring. The sooner the treatment, the less risk of infertility due to damage to the fallopian tubes and the less risk of serious disease for the woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-the-cause-of-lower-abdominal-pain-in-females-who-arent-pregnant-diagnosed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the cause of lower abdominal pain in females who aren\u2019t pregnant diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many possible causes, pinpointing the one causing lower abdominal pain may involve a variety of factors. Dr. Rao and Dr. McElligott start by asking some of the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When did your symptoms start?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you experiencing any other symptoms?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where is the pain?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How severe is the pain?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does the pain feel like (i.e., crampy, burning, or sharp)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the pain come and go, or is it constant?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the pain radiate anywhere else in the body?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you pinpoint the location on the abdomen, or does the pain feel diffuse?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you found that anything makes the pain better or worse, such as certain positions or medications?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you drink alcohol? Smoke? Exercise?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When was your last menstrual cycle?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also ask you to share your family medical history, any pre-existing medical conditions, and medications you\u2019re taking. They may also perform an examination and run further tests as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u201cAfterward, tests such as blood tests, urine tests, CT scans, or even an endoscopy or colonoscopy may be ordered,\u201d Dr. Rao adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the issue has a reproductive cause, Dr. McElligott mentions ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and pelvic examinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick to assume the worst? That\u2019s understandable. It may help to remember that using a particular test doesn\u2019t automatically mean you have a correlating medical condition. \u201cNote that additional testing is often needed to rule out other causes, too,\u201d Dr. McElligott says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Rao explains that healthcare providers categorize stomach discomfort by nature, duration, and location. For example, localized discomfort in the lower right side of the stomach could be appendicitis. Additionally, she recommends receiving immediate medical care if the pain is acute, sudden, or severe, even if it lasts for a short period. Being unable to keep liquids down is another sign of a problem, as well as developing a fever or experiencing symptoms that don\u2019t improve in a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"most-importantly-address-symptoms-accordingly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, address symptoms accordingly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of lower abdominal pain in females may include gastrointestinal problems, reproductive or sexual health issues, or more fleeting illnesses or symptoms. Causes of general lower abdominal pain in women may resolve on their own without treatment. However, if lower abdominal pain continues, worsens, is sudden or severe, or is accompanied by fever, it could be a sign of something more serious and require a trip to the emergency room. 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