Abdominal pain in women

There are many causes of pain low in the abdomen. In women, major genital organs are found inside the pelvis: the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes and ovaries. Problems related to these organs can cause pain low in the abdomen.

Pain low in the abdomen may be a sign of infection. If a woman has had unprotected sex, she may be at risk of a sexually transmitted infection. This includes:

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea
• Trichomoniasis.

If you think you may have been at risk of getting a sexually transmissible infection, have a sexual health check. See your doctor, family planning clinic or sexual health clinic.