Women in their reproductive years who experience sudden pelvic pain should see a doctor. It could be a gynecologic infection or an ectopic pregnancy, which need immediate attention. All presentations are not equal. For example, pain thresholds differ and what one person may consider excruciating pain, another may view as mild discomfort or may even ignore. To help make decisions on whether to seek medical attention, many hospitals have set up dedicated call centers, which consumers can call and consult with registered nurses or specialists.
Doctors recognize and appreciate the ongoing dilemma of self-care vs. physician care.
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