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

Re: Lower Pelvic Pain

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 23 Jul 1997 10:03:57 -0600

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I just got my HCG level from the doctors office. It was 252. Is this good/normal for 4 weeks along? My last period was June 21.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks!

>-----Original Message-----
>From: April Thorpe
>Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 6:57 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: RE: Lower Pelvic Pain
>
>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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