WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: 5cm mass on right ovary years after partial hysterectomy

Re: 5cm mass on right ovary years after partial hysterectomy

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:41:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 11 Feb 2003, Cynthia wrote: >
>I had a partial hysterectomy almost six years ago. Last year I started
>noticing pain during intercourse and pain on my lower right side,
>sometimes during walking. Bloating, frequently needing to use the
>bathroom.. I went to the gyn, was told I had a 5cm mass on right ovary.
>I was scheduled a vaginal ultrasound a couple of weeks after that. The
>scan showed a mass about 3cm and the report said, "they thought
>everything looked okay." I went home happy thought it would continue to
>shrink during the cycle. Pain went away, bloating went down, etc. Now
>almost 8 months later, same symptoms but worse. I've scheduled another
>dr. appt. but, whats going on...is this normal? Pre-menopausal? Can
>these things come and go, and is it really okay? Thanks for anything.
>ct.

It sounds like a recurrent cyst, more of a pain than something serious. Still, you need to see your doc.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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