Felt a dull ache in your lower abdomen and simply moved on with your day? Thought it’s “nothing serious”? Most people do. But what if that ache was your body’s quiet cry for help?
A Familiar Story
A healthy person, Mohini, around 27, worked long hours at her startup in Dubai. Did Yoga on Sundays. Junk food on Fridays. Was very consistent and had a sharp focus on goals.
Three months ago, a strange sensation began. A slight cramp on the left side of her pelvis. It came and went—barely noticeable. It was ignored as she thought it was just “period pain”.
She took a painkiller. A heat pad. Life went on.
But the pain stayed. Some days, it grew sharper. Other days, it disappeared completely. “Probably stress,” she told herself.
Weeks passed. Then came fatigue. The Bloating. A sense of heaviness. Still, Mohini didn’t see a doctor.
Mild pain couldn’t be serious… right?
When Mild Signals Hide Major Problems
It was only after Mohini fainted at work that she got tested.
The diagnosis? An ovarian cyst that had grown large enough to twist her ovary—called ovarian torsion.
Surgery was done. One ovary was saved. But sadly, the other one couldn’t be.
Her doctors clearly said to her: If she had come in earlier, both could have been saved.
The Hidden Risks of Ignoring Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain, even when mild, can signal various conditions:
● Endometriosis A silent, progressive disease. Early pain may seem harmless.
● Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Often caused by infections. Can damage fertility if untreated.
● Ovarian cysts or torsion
Like Mohini’s case. Pain starts dull but can become an emergency.
● Fibroids
Non-cancerous, but can cause pressure, pain, and heavy bleeding.
The risk?
Most of these start with symptoms mild enough to ignore.
Why People Don’t Act Sooner
Women ignore their health like it’s gonna come back in a healthier version!
Many think: “It’s just hormones.” “It’ll pass.” Or worse, “Doctors will say it’s nothing.”
The reality? Bodies whisper before they scream. And mild doesn’t always mean harmless.
Takeaways That Could Save a Life
● Track your pain. Note the patterns.
● If it persists beyond one cycle—get it checked.
● Don’t self-diagnose with Google. You are not a doctor!
● Mild pain + other symptoms = a red flag.
Prevent Before It’s Too Late!
Mohini now speaks at health workshops. Not to scare—but to share and aware.
Because her story is not rare.
Mild pelvic pain shouldn’t be ignored. Not all warnings are loud. Sometimes, they arrive
gently—waiting to be heard.