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Pelvic inflammatory disease and abscesses

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May 31st, 2010
I am a 33 year old female, overweight, who has always had a very irregular period - usually only once or twice a year. Sometimes it's light, sometimes it's heavy. There is no consistency. Over the last 6 or so months, I've been experiencing intense abdominal pain after orgasm, like a muscle spasm, always on my right side. The pain is relieved when I stand up or change my position. I also experience a dull ache in my anus similar to a muscle cramp after orgasm (without anal sex). I sometimes wake in the middle of the night with the same anal cramping but it's relieved by sitting on the edge of a bathtub. I've noticed small lumps forming on my arms and other places that the internet says are just fatty tissue cysts or something to that effect. I've also felt extremely fatigued this entire year. I don't have health insurance and am a freelancer who cannot afford frivolous doctor visits. Any ideas on what could be wrong with me?


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replied June 2nd, 2010
Abdominal Pain Answer A12796
Hi and welcome to the forum! I am glad that I can help you.

You want to know the cause of the symptoms that you experience.

Pelvic inflammatory disease usually appears as a result of bacterial infection of the reproductive organs. Inflammation of the uterus or fallopian tubes may spread in the nearest pelvic tissue. The inflammation may be localized and may persist as an abscess located between the utherus and rectum, called cavum Douglasi. It is characterized by pain in the pelvis.

Given the data that you described, you may or may not experience pelvic inflammatory disease or an abscess in the cavum Douglasi. See a gynecologist for further diagnosis. You may need to take antibiotics.

Please keep in mind that I provide medical information only. I am not able to diagnose medical conditions online. Please contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider such as a gynecologist for further advice and information about diagnosis and treatment options.


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