Lots of women get pelvic pain and cramping, but your period isn't always to blame. Cysts, constipation, pregnancy — even cancer — can make it feel like your monthly visitor is about to stop by.

What the cramps feel like: Uterine fibroids can cause a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or cramping in the pelvic area and lower back, says Dr. Bone. “Sharp, stabbing pains may occur if a ...

What the cramps feel like: Uterine fibroids can cause a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or cramping in the pelvic area and lower back, says Dr. Bone. “Sharp, stabbing pains may occur if a ...

Having abdominal cramps that aren't related to your period is actually fairly common, and there are several explanations ...

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Cramping is a common symptom of PID, which is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries that typically occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria ...

Pay attention to your pelvic floor: “Pelvic floor physical therapy can also be a good option for women who have cramping after sex related to spasms of the pelvic floor muscles,” Dr. Culwell says.

Pay attention to your pelvic floor: “Pelvic floor physical therapy can also be a good option for women who have cramping after sex related to spasms of the pelvic floor muscles,” Dr. Culwell says.