Ovary pain during menopause. Groin pain is one of the common conditions in menopause. There are various causes: urinary tract diseases, conditions that affect the intestinal system, and conditions that affect the reproductive organs can cause ovary pain.
How to treat ovary pain during menopause?
How long does ovary pain last during menopause?
The length of time it can last depends on the extent of the damage to the uterus. It may be possible for ovary pain to continue for at least 3 years. There can be changes in the amount of time between the initial pain and its relief. When pain is present for extended periods of time, your doctor may recommend a second appointment for the same treatment. You may need to have hormone therapy (like the medications mentioned above) every month or even every 3 months.
When to see your doctor about ovary pain during menopause?
You may have ovary pain during menopause before age 40, but not for long. Although ovary pain is rare, it may occur after age 40. If you have ovary pain for long periods, it may be necessary to see your doctor as soon as possible.
You can visit your doctor if you develop painful, throbbing and dark vaginal discharge. Your doctor can diagnose this type of vaginal pain.
You can also visit your doctor if you experience an increase in vaginal discharge, vaginal pain during sexual intercourse, an increase in vaginal pain during intercourse, and an increase in aching during intercourse. It’s important to know that these are symptoms that are usually related to menopause, not something that is causing the increased pain during your last menstrual period.
If you have vaginal pain during intercourse, the discharge may not be dark or watery. It may simply be an increase in vaginal discharge or an increase in aching during intercourse. If this happens to you, your doctor may recommend a procedure to remove the uterus to check the symptoms you are experiencing.
How is ovary pain treated?
A pelvic exam may be done as soon as you have started ovary pain. These exams are performed to help determine the cause of the pelvic pain. Other tests to be done include:
- a pelvic ultrasound
- an examination of the cervix to determine if it is normal
- a vaginal ultrasound of the cervix to see if it is normal
- a vaginal ultrasound of the cervix if there are abnormal tissue structures inside the cervix.
The most common causes of vaginal pain during menopause include
- a urinary tract problem
- an internal infection
- inflammation of the urinary tract
- strep or variceal (chronic) throat infections
- cholesterol problems (such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol)
- pregnancy and postpartum bleeding disorders
The cause of ovary pain during menopause can be related to any of these conditions, or some combination of them.
Pain from vaginal discharge is common, as it usually occurs during times of menstruation. If the problem is in the pelvic region, pain may be in the lower body (below the bladder), the lower leg, or the lower abdomen. If it is in the rectal area, it may be in the scrotum or urethra. Sometimes it may occur during intercourse.
If there is vaginal discharge from a medical condition or a pelvic infection, it is normal for this discharge to be dark and may be moist. Your doctor may also check the cervix and vagina with a pelvic exam. This is important if your condition is associated with ovary pain. There are two main types of pelvic infections that may cause vaginal pain:
Vaginitis
vaginitis is a sexually transmitted disease that can result in genital itching and redness, but is not usually associated with an underlying pelvic infection.
Vaginal candidiasis
Vaginal candidiasis is an infection of the vagina that causes severe itching and is sometimes associated with an underlying infection.
These vaginal infections can develop with or without ovary pain.
The most common treatment for ovary pain during menopause is the use of a vaginal douche to release the endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
What are the long-term side effects of ovary pain during menopause?
Vaginal discharge canker soreness and discomfort is common after menopause, but is not common after menopause. There are no long-term problems with pelvic endometrial or vaginal pain or vaginal soreness during menopause. There is rare complications with vaginal itching of symptoms similar to ovary pain during menopause.
