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PBS is a condition that results in recurring discomfort in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. People may experience mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. Symptoms may include an urgency to urinate, a frequent need to urinate or both.

During a normal, healthy menstrual cycle, the endometrial tissue inside the uterus thickens then breaks down — this breakdown of the uterine lining is what causes normal bleeding during menstruation. When this tissue that normally grows inside the uterus actually grows outside the uterus, endometriosis occurs. This tissue still behaves like the endometrium inside the uterus — it still thickens, breaks down and causes bleeding. When this occurs outside the uterus, women may experience pain and even infertility.

Interstitial cystitis is a disruptive, chronic condition that looks a lot like a urinary tract infection (UTI) without actually being an infection. Interstitial cystitis causes inflammation in the bladder and can be made worse should a UTI occur. Also known as painful bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis creates pressure and pain in the bladder and in some cases the pelvis.

Kidney stones are hard crystalline salts that form in the urinary tract or kidneys. Small kidney stones may go undetected and leave the body in the urine stream. It's relatively common for a more massive stone to block part of the urinary system, resulting in severe pain in the lower back or abdomen. A kidney stone may also result in blood in the urine, vomiting or painful urination.