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Re: Ovarian Pain
From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:22:24 -0500 (CDT)
I'm just concerned that it's something more serious, since the pain I'm
experiencing is relatively new, not like the pain I've had with my
period for the last 27 years or so! This has only been happening for the
last three months. Could it be something like a cyst or ovarian cancer?
At Sun, 26 Aug 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>
>Tough to do anything with such a short lived pain. With complaints such
>as this, it can be helpful to prevent ovulation and inhibit chemicals
>which may be causing the pain. Unfortunately, after a tubal the last
>thing anyone wants to hear is that the pill may help with something but
>that's worth a try to see if you can reduce or eliminate the pain.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>HSM
>
>At Sun, 26 Aug 2001, Susan wrote:
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>>I'm experiencing severe, sharp pain at the onset of my period each
>>month, lasting for about 1 1/2 days. My period lasts about 5 days on
>>average. I bleed heavily during the first two days, then it lightens up
>>gradually. I had a tubal ligation two years ago. I'm 41, and I have
>>had 2 children, both breastfed. I'm not taking any hormones or any
>>other kinds of medication, only multivitamins and bone health
>>supplements.
>>
>>The pains alternate each month, from side to side. This month, the pain
>>was so severe that it has been debilitating. The pain comes, lasts for
>>a few seconds, up to a minute or so sometimes, then it subsides. There
>>is the usual constant menstrual cramping associated with it. I'm
>>feeling nauseous, as well. Ibuprofen doesn't seem to help at all.
>>
>>Would appreciate any advice since I've got to do something about this.
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