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Causes of lower right abdominal pain in women

Lower right abdominal pain in females can stem from various causes, including menstrual cramps.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics30 March 2025 - 17:25
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    Lower right abdominal pain in females can stem from various causes, including appendicitis, ovarian cysts, menstrual cramps, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease, among others.
    Lower right abdominal pain in females can stem from various causes, including appendicitis, ovarian cysts, menstrual cramps, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease, among others.

    Inflammation of the appendix, a common cause of lower right abdominal pain that can start as a general pain and then localise to the lower right side.

    Pain in the lower abdomen, including the right side, can also occur during menstruation.

    An infection of the reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted infections, can also cause abdominal pain.

    A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy), often in the fallopian tube, can also cause severe abdominal pain

    Lower right abdominal pain in females can stem from various causes, including appendicitis, ovarian cysts, menstrual cramps, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease, among others.

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