Lower Abdominal discomfort don't know what's causing it - worried!!!!

Hi
About a week and half, I experienced some discomfort to my right side level with my pubic bone with the intermittant mild jabbing. Five days ago I ovulated. I generally get some pain which lasts about 48 hours. It's mainly a dull ache (with the odd mild jab but not often). I don't experience anything when lying down. Occaisionally I get a feeling of light pressure in the centre just above my pubic bone. I do not have any pain or discomfort when urinating or have the need to urinate often. Sometimes I get a little aching lower back between the hip bones. Sometimes I feel a sensation from my pubic bone up in a straight line like in my urethra. It doesn't hurt but comes and goes too. I feel generally well. I began HRT tablets (Prempac-c) 4 1/2 months ago and have not had any problems with it. My periods are regular and med/heavy flow and last around 7-8 days.
I, as usual worry myself silly thinking the worse. As it is only a few days til Christmas, I am wondering whether to see my GP or wait til after the festivities.
I'd really value feedback. Thank you!

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I hope your holidays have been nice so far!  The pains you are describing sound very non-specific, which means that they could be caused by almost anything.  Generally, m rule of thumb is:  if the pain gets worse, or persists, or is not relieved by Tylenol/Ibuprofen, OR if it is associated with fever or bleeding or nausea/vomiting, then it is time to go in to see your doctor.  If none of these things is true, and you are concerned, you could give his/her nurse a quick call and request his/her recommendations.
Good luck!
Dr B

[Maisymouse]

Thank you Dr B for your reply. Things have settled down a lot and if I do get any discomfort I take co-codamol tablets and that sorts it out. Me being the pesemistic, think of the worse case senario and lower pelvic area contains the ovaries so I think cancer. So a new year resolution is to look towards having an optomistic outlook. Best wishes for the coming new year. x