WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: 2nd post...Ovarian Cyst Rupture or Torsion?

Re: 2nd post...Ovarian Cyst Rupture or Torsion?

From: Asem Anwar Moussa MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 12:49:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 9 Feb 2003, Taylor wrote: >
>Hi, I have a ? about ovarian cyst rupture and ovarian torsion. I am 27
>y/o. Hx: supracervical hysterectomy - still have both ovaries and
>cervix. For the past year or so, I always have pain in my pelvic area
>due to ovarian cysts. Most of the time the cysts on my ovaries are
>about 5X3, complex masses and usually begin to degenerate after 2
>cycles. I am used to this pain and it is usually minimal and comes and
>goes throughout my cycle. However, this cycle is different. I had U/S
>2 weeks ago. Left ovary measured 6X5X4. Complex cyst found and tech
>said it looked like it was about to start hemorrhaging. Well, today I
>have had a stabbing pain on my left side of pelvis and it radiates to my
>back in left flank area. It comes and goes. I feel it when sitting and
>walking. It is much more severe than in the past. My question is
>should I get it checked or just wait and see as I always have done?
>Also, could this be just a rupture of the cyst on left ovary or signs of
>ovarian torsion? Please someone help! I don't want to wait too long if
>it is serious. Thanks.
>
>--
>Taylor

Yes you need to be checked&evaluated.arrange to see your gynecologist for that.

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Dr:Asem Moussa MD
Prof.of OB/GYN.
Alazhar School of Medicine.
Cairo-Egypt
This is for teaching purposes

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