Pelvic Pain Care

What is Pelvic Pain?

Pelvic pain is considered pain or discomfort in the lower abdominal region (between your belly button and pubic bone).

Chronic pelvic pain is discomfort in this area that lasts for more than six months.

Kenya Laparoscopic Surgery Services (KLASS) has extensive expertise and advanced training in identifying the causes of your pain and providing treatment to relieve symptoms, helping women throughout the country receive the most appropriate care so they can feel confident about their health.

What are the symptoms of pelvic pain?

Symptoms of pelvic pain vary from person to person. They include:

• Sharp or dull pain in the pelvic region.
• Painful intercourse.
• Pain that worsens during your menstrual period.
• Steady pain, or pain that comes and goes.

Compassionate care at KLASS

If you are experiencing any unusual symptoms such as pain or excessive bleeding, or would just like more information, please make an appointment to see our physician right away.

Your time, comfort, well-being and ultimate success drive us to take care of your condition in a professional manner.

Kenya Laparoscopic Surgery Services has extensive expertise and advanced training in identifying the causes of pelvic pain and providing minimally invasive gynecologic treatment to relieve the symptoms, helping women throughout the world receive the most appropriate care so they can feel confident about their health.

Prof.Rafique Parkar, a top-rated laparoscopic surgeon in Kenya, and the team at KLASS are devoted to patient care and have a compassionate heart for helping their valued patients overcome any gynecologic conditions and problems to help them embark on a healthier, happier life.

What are the causes of pelvic pain?

The pain can range from mild to severe, dull to sharp, and may come and go or be constant. It is usually a symptom of another condition.

Pelvic pain can be a result of several different causes, many of which can be successfully treated.

Common causes of pelvic pain include:

• Painful menstruation or ovulation.
• Uterine fibroids.
• Ovarian cysts.
• Endometriosis.
• Ectopic pregnancy.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Structural defects in the uterus or other organs.
• Urinary tract infection.
• Ovarian cancer.

Painful pelvis associated with gynecologic problems

While pelvic pain in women is commonly associated with the menstrual cycle, it can also develop from other pre-existing conditions such as:

• Duodenitis (inflammation of the initial portion of the small intestine).
• Scar tissues (Abdominal Adhesions).
• Fibromyalgia.
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

How is pelvic pain diagnosed?

Using the most advanced techniques, we determine the causes of pelvic pain so they can be treated appropriately.

Diagnosis begins with a thorough discussion of the symptoms followed by a physical and pelvic exam and Pap test.

Other tests include:

• Urine sample.
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections, particularly chlamydia trachomatis and gonorrhea.
• Blood tests.
• Ultrasound scans to diagnose ovarian cysts or if a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy is suspected.
• MRI scans.

Advanced treatment options at KLASS

At KLASS, we are committed to finding solutions for patients with pelvic pain. We work closely with urologists, gastroenterologists, and even your primary care physician to make sure that even non-gynecologic causes of pain will not be overlooked.

We work diligently to discover the causes of pelvic pain, and to offer options for effective treatment. Our goal is to provide lasting relief of pain as well as the preservation of fertility if desired.

Your treatment and prevention options depend on the cause of your pain, your overall health, age, lifestyle habits, personal values, and medical history.

When an underlying cause cannot be determined, your treatment will focus on relieving the symptoms. Using the latest methods, our treatment options may include:

• Medication
• Lifestyle changes
• Physical therapy
• Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery to relieve pelvic pain

When the top-rated gynecologic surgeon at KLASS recommends a laparoscopic surgery to treat your pelvic pain, we examine the reproductive organs and treat conditions affecting the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other organs using minimally invasive techniques.

We may recommend a laparoscopy to:

1. Determine the cause.
2. Investigate conditions that might cause pain such as pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis.
3. Examine your fallopian tube for obstructions or ectopic pregnancy.
4. Examine an abnormality, such as a tissue mass, ovarian cyst, or tumor, which was possibly found in another imaging study.
5. Perform numerous curative procedures( Pre Sacral Neurectomy ).
6. Observe the extent of ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or cervical cancer.
7. Experiencing discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Your Laparoscopy Procedure With Prof. Rafique Parkar

Platinum level of care

Prof. Rafique Parkar pioneered Minimal Access Surgery in Africa 25 years ago and operates at the highest level of expertise in Africa. ( Level VI )

He is committed to improving the lifestyles of women in Kenya and the world by helping them gain access to top-level minimal access surgery in Africa.

He strongly believes that all women have the right to informed consent and should have access to the best treatment plans suited for them and that is the reason why he founded KLASS ( Kenya Laparoscopic Surgery Services ).

Together with his team at KLASS, they provide the highest level of holistic surgical care to women, ensuring that they meet their individual health needs.

Prof. Rafique Parkar specializes in helping women who ail from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor Problems, Ectopic Pregnancies, and Gynecologic Cancers.