i saw a doctor today to look into mild but steady (just about everyday) low back pain for the last 6 weeks. it came on with my period before last, and I thought it was just back pain associated with my period. it is not severe, but it has caused me to limit my activity at times, and sometimes i have to sit down, and it can be hard to carry my 20 lb baby. at my appt. today I mentioned that I also have some mild abdominal bloating, and the doc said right away that i should have a pelvic ultrasound to rule out ovarian cancer. I'm very healthy, i have 3 children all of whom i breastfed. my last child was born almost 1 1/2 years ago, and I'm still breastfeeding. early in my pregnancy with my youngest, during a routine u/s they discovered a 7 cm L ovarian cyst, that could not be seen 4 wks later on repeat u/s (either it disappeared, or the baby was blocking it). so - could it be the cyst, or could that cyst be cancer? anyone with similar situation? i feel good otherwise. thanks.
2007-11-23
11:33:21
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Amy
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Women's Health