Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about pelvic pain:

1. What may be causing my pelvic pain?
   
   
2. What tests may be used to determine the cause of my pelvic pain? What do these tests involve?
   
   
3. What do my test results show?
   
   
4. How can I relieve my pelvic pain?
   
   
5. What over-the-counter medications might help?
   
   
6. Do you recommend any prescription medications? What are the possible side effects or interactions of these medications?
   
   
7. Can heat, cold, exercise, biofeedback, acupuncture or other noninvasive treatments help me?
   
   
8. Will I require surgery?
   
   
9. How can I prevent pelvic pain?
   
   
10. At what point should I call you or seek emergency treatment for pelvic pain?
    
    
11. How can I prevent pelvic pain?