Pelvic pain evaluation

During your appointment, a MinuteClinic provider will review your medical history with you, perform a pelvic exam, evaluate and diagnose your condition. They may also prescribe any necessary medications. If necessary, the provider may refer you to a specialist for physical therapy or additional care.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Some causes of gynecological pelvic pain include:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Pelvic congestion syndrome
• Fibroids
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Cervical, uterine or ovarian cancer
• Menstrual cramps
• Family history of pelvic pain
• Ovarian cysts
• Ectopic pregnancy

Bladder disorders and urinary tract infections can also cause pelvic pain.

Following a pelvic pain assessment and exam, treatment will vary depending on the cause and severity of the pain. Some possible treatment options for gynecological pelvic pain include:

• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Pain relievers
• Physical therapy
• Heat
• Hormone therapy for endometriosis or pelvic congestion syndrome
• Surgery (such as a hysterectomy)

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Prescription pain medication can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea or vomiting. Further treatment options for pelvic pain may result in increased side effects. Surgery, for example, can cause bleeding or infection that requires additional treatment with antibiotics.

The nature and severity of gynecological pelvic pain can vary, and its cause is often unclear. There are some steps you can take to naturally reduce your risk of pelvic pain, including:

• Keeping a healthy weight through diet and exercise
• Eating a well-balanced diet
• Drinking plenty of water to help with digestion

Women are more at risk for developing pelvic muscle pain due to abnormal hormone levels (estrogen) prior to menopause, or from childbirth.

If you are 18 years old or older and experiencing gynecological pelvic pain, consider booking an in-person clinic visit at your local MinuteClinic.