What is symphysis pubis dysfunction?

There is a natural increase in the width of the symphysis pubis (pubic bone joint) during pregnancy causing the joint to move excessively. In some cases severe dysfunction may occur resulting in burning sensations and pain specifically in the pubic bone itself.

How do members experience symphysis pubis dysfunction?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with symphysis pubis dysfunction*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for symphysis pubis dysfunction*

Who has symphysis pubis dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 8
40s 13
50s 8
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 33