Delayed Menstruation + Abdominal Pain?

Question

I've been having pain in the left side of my lower abdomin for over three months. At first I thought it was an ovarian cyst, like I had once before. When I went to my gynocologist she performed an ultrasound revieling nothing abnormal. It was suggested that muscles in my lower back were the ultimate cause and I was given exercises.
Since then I continue to have pain in my lower abdomin (especially when going to the bathroom, walking, and bending over at the waist) that has progressed from the left side to the center.
The pain became more severe the closer I got to the time I should be menstruating. It was so severe I couldn't sleep one night. Now the pain has eased ever so slightly, but my period is over a week late.
I am not, nor have I ever been, sexually active.
I also have chronic migraines which inhibit my ability to take many medications for pain (trying to avoid rebound headache).
I've been getting more concerned the longer this has been going on. Please help :)

I was on birth control pills for many years but they exacerbated my migraines to the point where they were incapacitating. Then I tried the Depo shot and had very strange side effects.

I've read about endometriosis as well. I was really hoping that would not be the case . . . I'll do more research. I'm glad to hear that being this late is somewhat normal. The pain coupled with this late period were concerning me. I thought endometriosis symptoms were excessively heavy periods and spotting. I'm not bleeding at all.

I feel like whenever I go to my doctors that they dismiss whatever I say. I hate going to doctors now because they make me feel like nothing's wrong and I'm wasting their time.

Thanks very much for the suggestions! I really appreciate it . . . they put my mind somewhat at ease :)

Answer 1

First of all, forget the exercises...if you or your physician can't pin point what the problem is, then you shouldn't have been given exercises to do...this may worsen your problem. As far as late menstruation, it happens to most women...are you under any stress, sickness, etc...Many things could cause it to be late. Okay, this is going to sound strange, but my doctor prescribed me with birth control pills to regulate my cycle...considering my tubes are tied and I can't have children that seemed odd to me, but it works! As far as the abdominal pain...have you pulled any muscles straining too hard? When I was younger I had abdominal pain that ended up being my appendix. You seem very concerned and my biggest suggestion would be to see another doctor and get a second opinion. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Consider endometriosis. Look it up and then talk to your doctor about it.