Title: Pelvic pain in an adolescent.

POPLINE Document Number: 299951

Author(s):

Quint EH
Guido R
Haggerty M

Source citation:

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2002;15:115-116.

Abstract:

The patient was a 15-yr-old who presented with a complaint of pelvic pain. Around 6 months prior to presentation she started having right-lower-quadrant pain, initially crampy, then progressing to more piercing pain. It had progressed to a constant, bilateral pain that worsened the first three days of her period, to the point of missing school on occasion. She had menarche around age 11 and had always had monthly cycles. She experienced mild cramping from the start of her periods. She had tried Anaprox without much success. Her bowel movements were regular and on occasion painful when she bore down. She experienced occasional pain with urination. She had a normal ultrasound done by her pediatrician. She was otherwise healthy. She was in tenth grade and doing well in school. She did not participate in sports. She lived with her parents. She denied sexual activity or abuse. She did not smoke, drink, or use drugs. Her family history was significant for a mother with endometriosis since her late twenties and a long history of infertility. (excerpt)

Keywords:

United States
Research Report
Clinical Research
Case Studies
Adolescents, Female
Pain
Pelvis
Physical Examinations and Diagnoses
Oral Contraceptives
Laparoscopy
Endometriosis
Gynecologic Surgery
North America
Americas
Developed Countries
Research Methodology
Studies
Adolescents
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Signs and Symptoms
Diseases
Anatomy
Biology
Examinations and Diagnoses
Medical Procedures
Medicine
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Contraceptive Methods
Contraception
Family Planning
Endoscopy
Urogenital Surgery
Surgery
Treatment