WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1997: Re: Lower Pelvic Pain

Re: Lower Pelvic Pain

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 23 Jul 1997 07:06:30 -0600

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My ectopic was on the right side. It was treated with a Laporotomy. They did not have to take the tube because the baby was next to the ovary. Is it most likely adhesions? Would they interfere with the egg traveling down to the uterus? The pain has subsided a little this morning. I called my nurse yesterday and they are going to give me my HCG level today and let me know the soonest that I can get an ultrasound. Is there anything that I can do to find out if it is adhesions other than surgery? Do they show up on ultrasounds? Also, with adhesions, is the pain constant and achy or does it come and go? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just really nervous.

Thanks for your response!!

>-----Original Message-----
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [SMTP:anonymous@obgyn.net
>Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 1997 7:06 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: Re: Lower Pelvic Pain
>
>At Tue, 22 Jul 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>>Well, yesterday afternoon, I took a home pregnancy test and it was
>>positive. I have called my doctor's office and told them and I am going
>>in for a HCG test today. The nurse said that they would not repeat the
>>test every two days like I originally thought they would because of my
>>ectopic pregnancy in January. She said they only do that if there is
>>spotting or pain. Well, starting yesterday I have had the same pain on
>>my right side about two inches to the right of my belly button and maybe
>>one inch down. It is a constant pain and it feels the same as it has
>>for the last 3 months. Is this location too high for my ovaries?
>
>It's a little high for typical ovarian pain, but if you have adhesions
>from your prior ectopic, the ovary could be displaced. BTW, which side
>was your prior ectopic and how was it treated?
>
> The
>>question that I have is should I be worrying? Could this be a sign of
>>another ectopic?
>
>It could. You should be followed closely.
>
> I'm only 4 weeks pregnant so I don't know if any
>>symptoms would show up this soon. If the pain is associated with
>>adhesions/cyst will it go away?
>
>Cysts, yes, when the cyts resolves. Adhesions, maybe, maybe not.
>
> When should I worry? The last time I
>>was pregnant I was cramping a lot and I haven't this time so I'm hoping
>>that everything is okay?
>
>I hope everything is okay too.
>
>>Also, is it normal to feel like you are going to start your cycle
>>(aching) when you are first pregnant?
>
>Yes
>>
>
>--
>Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>S. Lake Tahoe, CA
>
>note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is
>not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician.
>It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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