Lower Abdominal Pain & Tenderness: Possible Causes & What to Do

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My lower stomach (but not my stomach) just above where my pubic hair grows is hard. It is like a rubber ball is inside me there.Why is it hard? what is going on? i have been going to the bathroom more but is it something to do with my bladder instead or something to do with my uterus? Also its been a little sore there to lately. I need to know whats going on. thanks for your time. if you need more clarification. just ask me.
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This definately sounds as though you may be pregnant.  Your lower abdomen area gets hard and it may be sore.  It could be other medical issues such as cyst, tumors, etc.   You should really get it checked out just incase it isn't normal but it sounds like you may be pregnant.

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how long does it take for the hardness to show up?

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Normally you can tell a difference in your abdomenal area within 3 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.  The hardness appears around 3 months though.  Once it is harder and you can feel it, you are starting to "grow" more and you don't really do that until 3 months or so. Although this does vary women to women.  Sometimes it can be as late as 5-6 months.