question: I am 47 years old and have been experiencing sharp pain in my left lower abdomen. The pain is severe and burning - like someone is sticking a hot poker in my left lower abdomen. It extends through to my back and down into the left groin. I have not had a period in 5 months but the past 4 days have been spotting to where I have to wear  a light tampon and I see little bits of clots and tissue when I go to the bathroom sometimes. I have just a very slight fever. But I am having trouble bending over to pick something up or sitting down due to severe burning stabbing pain. Should I be concerned or do you think it will pass? I have two year old twins and am not really wanting to take them to the hospital but it has kept me up the past 3 nights and is just so painful. Any advice would be most appreciated!