Patient's question:
My ovaries on both sides often hurt. According to the ultrasound results, there is thickening in the right ovary area. Some doctors say I have ovary inflammation, while others say it's pelvic inflammation. What's the difference between the two?Doctor's answer:
Differences Between Pelvic Inflammation and Adnexitis: Generally, lower abdominal pain and backache are symptoms of both adnexitis and pelvic inflammation. Adnexitis is a common disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms invading the reproductive organs, leading to infection of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Pelvic inflammation refers to inflammation of the female internal reproductive organs and surrounding connective tissues, as well as the pelvic peritoneum. The pain of adnexitis is primarily located in the bilateral lower abdomen, with a sense of soreness in the waist. Sometimes it may also be accompanied by increased leukorrhea and menstrual irregularities. The pain of pelvic inflammation is mainly in the abdomen, often accompanied by fever and increased vaginal discharge.