gwaveswims wrote:
I actually just read an article about this but cannot for the life of me find it. I do, however, remember reading that one cause is likely a weak pelvic floor and/or core. There were tips and exercises to strengthen both (and yes, it included kegels). I can vouch for the fact that I experience this pain more when I have been neglecting my abs. The stronger my core the less pain. If I find the article, I will try to post it. Not saying that this is the fix for what your daughter is experiencing but working on strengthening both shouldn't hurt and its free...I think you are recalling "pelvic organ prolapse" which may be worth looking into.
I experience this type of pain quite often, and it is postulated that it is due to my polycistic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which not only causes formation of cysts on my ovaries over and over, but also causes the cysts to swell at times. This becomes extremely apparent during intense exercise when my heart rate is suddenly going up from rest - a very similar pattern to what your daughter experiences. Given that cysts have been found on her ovaries, you may want to have bloodwork done to screen for PCOS. My pain is limited now that I manage my hormone profile better, mostly through medication and diet modification.
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JustMeHere: Jan 12, 16 13:11