Re: Can PCOS cause Pelvic Pain, and Low back pain?
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 06:53:40 -0500 (CDT)
I'm sure you've read my reply on the other forum. It's best to ask your
doc, as the explanation is difficult to go over on line.
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Shocandle wrote:
>
>Hi, I have been told that I probably have PCOS by my OB-GYN. I still
>have to get an ultrasound for another cysts he believes I have. I had
>surgery for one a year ago, and the year before I had surgery for
>endometrial hyperplasia. The whole time, I have had bad pelvic pain on
>my right side, and corresponding pain on my back. Can PCOS cause this,
>I read one article on this site, that said that many women with PCOS
>complain of pain, but not many medical publications state this. Also,
>many OB-GYN's according to this one web-site forum tell their patients
>that PCOS cannot cause pelvic pain. I want to know then, If cysts can
>cause pain, Why can't the condition of PCOS be causing it.
>
>--
>Shocandle
>
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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