WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: abdominal and pelvic ultrasound failed to show left ovary?

Re: abdominal and pelvic ultrasound failed to show left ovary?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:41:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 4 Feb 2001, msohio wrote: >
>I am a 52 yr.old female. I have Fibromyalgia along with IBS. I have
>had left above waist back pain for over a year. I also am having
>constant dull lower left and near navel abdominal pain. I have been
>told it was just muscle pain. I recently changed doctor's and due to
>the majority of my symptoms being related to ovarian cancer she did an
>early pap test. All blood tests and pap test came back ok. She also
>scheduled a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound. During the ultrasounds the
>technician asked me if I had ever had surgery to have an ovary moved.
>No..I have never had any type of female problems. She also felt a
>"fullness" in the left abdominal area near the naval. I am in near
>constant pain with a dull aching pain in the area of where my ovary
>should be and feel like a tight knot in the area of the naval. I have
>three weeks to wait now, but I just am totally confused as to where my
>left ovary could be? I have severe constipation with the IBS and alot of
>pain in that area when straining. I am also gaining a pound a week
>since June and gone up 5 sizes due to abdominal weight gain.
>What are some of the reasons why an ovary dissappears? I have had no
>female surgery other than a tubal over 20 yrs. ago. Any informaiton
>would really be appreciated. Thanks.
>
>--
>msohio
>

With IBS, sometimes the bowel can hide the ovary. talk to the doc, she will know if the bowel was in the way and if you need another scan. good luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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