A common cause of abdominal pain in women is Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the more likely causes of abdominal pain in women than in men. IBS symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent and painful diarrhea, painful and frequent constipation or both, abdominal distention, bloating and gas. Call your doctor if you think IBS is the cause of your abdominal pain and related symptoms.