WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: Unable to locate left ovary during ultrasound

Re: Unable to locate left ovary during ultrasound

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:08:23 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 28 Sep 1999, Sandy wrote: >
>I have been having lower left abdominal pain for the past 6 months or
>so, especially during orgasm. It sometimes radiates to the area just
>below my ribcage.

If it radiates that high, it's not likely to be gynecologic iin origin.

>The technician performing the ultrasound could not locate my left ovary
>internally or externally. My doctor says I have to have the ultrasound
>re-done and possibly a barium enema. How could having it re-done help

Occasionally , the ovary may be difficult to see due to stool in the left side of the colon.

>and are there other alternatives to the pelvic ultrasound (which
>requires all that fluid intake prior to the exam)?

Vagianl sonography is still one of the best ways.

>Why would a barium
>enema determine the cause of pain during orgasm?

There may be a bowel problem - indicated by the radiation to near the ribcage.

>They found evidence of a cyst on the right ovary and fluid which appears
>to be evidence of one bursting. But that doesn't explain why my pain is
>on the left side.

Correct.

>Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Sandy
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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