WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: Pregnancy, possible ectopic

Re: Pregnancy, possible ectopic

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 07:26:13 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Rebekah wrote: >
>Hello, I am 4-5 weeks pregnant. I have been having abdominal pain for
>about 2 weeks. Today my doctor said she sees a small dot in my uterus
>but she is not sure yet if that is the baby. I also have some type of a
>mass around the area of my left ovary. She also said that there is some
>kind of blood flow in that area as well. It's not growing and my HCG
>levels are rising as they should be. My doctor said that it is possible
>that it might be an ectopic pregnancy. If it isn't, what else could the
>mass be and is that the source of my pain? Any information and prayers
>would be helpful. Thank you! -Rebekah

4 to 5 weeks is rather early to see the baby, The mass has to be followed clasely. You have to wait and see.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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.

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