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Could this be my ovaries?

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megan97
megan97

Hello,

I’m a 20 year old woman and I’m hoping someone can give me a bit of advice or ease my mind a bit. 

It all started two weekend ago with a pretty bad UTI (peeing blood clots is not fun), I was given antibiotics which cleared up the infection but the symptoms were still pretty bad. I had one sample sent away, it came back with no sign of infection but a lot of white blood cells. I waited a little longer and sent another sample away. This one came back totally clear. 

When I went back to the nurse she ruled out any problems with my waterworks and booked me an appointment with my doctor. She said she is thinking it’s ovarian or possibly musculoskeletal (as I have recently been diagnosed with hip impingement). 

This has totally send my head reeling. I’ve been doing some research and looking at the symptom diary I’ve been keeping. Even though I’m young my symptoms seem to match with various ovarian problems: constant back ache, pain in my abdomen, I’m not eating as much as I usually would, I’m almost always bloated to the point where I look canny pregnant (though I have been told I have IBS). I’ve also noticed in the last few months that sex has become very painful. 

I’m trying not to think about it too much and just wait until my appointment next week but I can’t help it. Over the last week there’s been a few time’s where I’ve considered going to A&E because the pain has gotten that bad. 

Has anyone got any advice? Or idea of what the hell could be going on? I really don’t want to be thinking about cancer as I know it’s unlilely at my age... but it’s hitting a bit close. 

Thank you,

Meg

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  • erika90744
    erika90744 megan97

    Posted

    Yes ask for a refferal for an obgyn hun! Get a transvaginal ultrasound thats how they can confirm whether you have a cyst which is common in your age group i know i had one 4cm caused same symptoms as ovarian cancer but it shrunk just a simple cyst but nothing can be ruled out without test and ask for a ca125 test sometimes it can read tumor markers but dont stress most likely than anything is a cyst
    • megan97
      megan97 erika90744

      Posted

      Thanks you so much!

      I ended up in the urgent care centre tonight as the pain and discomfort has become tough to deal with. He gave me some stronger painkillers for the time being. 

      He has told my doctor to get me an earlier appointment and recommended an ultrasound ASAP. He mentioned endometriosis (but on further research I’m already on Depo so shouldn’t be the case) and cysts. Hopefully it won’t be too long to wait for the scan!

  • courtnay26
    courtnay26 megan97

    Posted

    I can only offer you my support

    Because I would be guessing

    But be persistant to get a diagnosis

    You may want to look to see if it could be fibroids

    Which may be a little more common

    Than ovarian cancer

    Fibroids are benign tumors which can make

    You feel bloated

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