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Re: Dr. Montgomery: Ovary question (followup)
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From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:14:07 -0500 (CDT)
I have been told that i have very high fsh and very low estrogen. I
have been put on bcp. I am 39 years old I have alot of gas and bloating
so much gas that it is embarasing. My hormones were checked because I
had two very long periods 2 weeks then 3 weeks long. I am wondering if
ovarian cancer could have put me in menopause or is this another symptom
of early menopause or should i ask my doctor to check my ovaries for
cancer P.S the gas and bloating started long before the pill. Thank you
for your timeAt Thu, 5 Oct 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>Susan,
>Although ovarian cancer can present in a number of different ways, this
>is not typical of ovarian cancer either. Ovarian cancer spreads like a
>plaque on the abdominal contents and the abdominal wall. This spread is
>typically accompanied by abdominal bloating and increasing abdominal
>girth. Further, there is often weight loss, early satiety (feeling full
>without eating much). As things progress, there can begin to be bowel
>problems associated. If you are as concerned as you seem, then by all
>means see your physician and relate these issues...
>Lynn
>
>At Thu, 5 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I'd appreciate it if you could answer these followup questions.
>>Specifically, my pain has been for some time in the lower right pelvic area
>>(seems near the ovary, but I'm not certain), and has recently spread through
>>the mid-pelvic area to the lower left pelvic area, and through both hips.
>>The pain is intermittently sharp and stabbing, and burning, and is almost
>>constant. Can ovarian cancer present with these kind of symptoms? I am
>>quite concerned.
>>
>>Susan
>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Lynn D. Montgomery, MD" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
>><womens-health@forum.obgyn.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 18:25
>>Subject: Re: Dr. Montgomery: Ovary question
>>
>>> At Wed, 4 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>> >
>>> >I'd written to you before about pain in my lower right pelvic area, which
>>may be related to my right ovary. This has persisted several years, and has
>>been getting progressively worse. I may have adhesions on the right ovary,
>>I'm told. What is concerning me is that over the last month, the pain has
>>spread to the left lower pelvic area as well. If there was something very
>>wrong on the right ovary (ie cancer), does cancer present this way - with it
>>spreading to the left ovary as well and causing pain on both sides? i'd
>>just like this cleared up for peace of mind.
>>> >
>>> >Susan
>>>
>>> Susan,
>>> Ovarian cancer usually does not cause pain associated with the ovaries.
>>> It normally causes more diffuse symptoms in the entire abdomen.
>>> Localized pain in the region of the ovaries is usually related to other
>>> things, like endometriosis for example. Pelvic adhesions can also cause
>>> pain in this area. If you have worsening pelvic symptoms without a
>>> diagnosis, it would be best to sort this out with your physician. He/she
>>> may need to take a look...
>>> Lynn
>>>
>>> --
>>> Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>> Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>> Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>> Missoula, Montana
>>>
>>> **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as
>>such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information
>>is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician
>>prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>>
>>> **Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>>
>>> **Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>
>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
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