Are Symptoms Pointing to an Ovarian Cyst? Posted: 02-02-06 13:12pm
I have been experiencing lower abdomen
pain for quite a while. Normally right
befor my period. I had a regular obgyn
exam in June and nothing was found. i did
not tell my doctor about my problems that
I was having. It sometimes radiates down
my right leg. I have a hard time laying
on my right side when I am experienceng
this pain. Lately I have been going to
the bathroom more than normal. When I
have sex, sometines it feels like my
husband has hit something and caused a
bruise. My periods are starting to become
farther apart ( about 35-45 days). I have
been going to the doctor regularly to try
to get my asthma under control. I do not
want to constantly complain about
something because I feel like a
hypo-condriac. I had pre-cancerous cells
removed almost 4 years ago from my
cervics. I go for regular paps every six
months, they have all been negative.
Should I be more concerned? Could this
just be a cyst? Ovarian cancer does not
run in my family and I am other wise a
healthy 34 year old mother.
|
DoctorAnswer
Doctor Answer
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 16777211
Thanks: 18
Thanked:0
Ovarian Cancer Answer A358 Posted: 02-20-06 20:06pm
Abdominal and vaginal ultrasound checks
are necessary to examine the abdominal and
pelvic organs, including the ovaries. A
colposcopy and another Pap smear will be
also needed. Ovarian cyst(s) can cause
similar symptoms but this must first be
confirmed. Standard blood analyses and
additional hormonal analyses may be needed
to diagnose the origin of your
symptoms.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Cervical Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
