Ovarian Cancer??

[alice2800]

About five months ago, after experiencing dyspareunia, I started getting spotting. This spotting got heavier and heavier turning into clotting and constant bleeding even heavier than a period. My periods have also always been very heavy and I started them when I was 11. This bleeding was assisted by lower right abdominal pain which was quite bad, and got worse as the bleeding went on. I was given ultovan to stop the bleeding, which worked. But it didn’t stop the pain, but this was dismissed as ‘nothing’ by the doctor. But the pain persisted, and I continued to get worse and worse dyspareunia, and then I started getting a burning pain alongside the sharp pain. My abdomen is constantly distended, I look pregnant, it’s really tight and swollen. I have nausea, early satiety, on and off constipation, extreme fatigue, urge to urinate often, thick discharge (reoccouring thrush?) I went back to my GP regarding the burning pain and he seemed concerned so sent me for an US. I had this yesterday, and I will get my results next week.but I’m panicking now. I did ask the doctor and she said my ovaries were Normal size and I do have a cyst but it’s only 1.5cm. (She never said if it was complex or simple)Which confuses me - how could it be causing this many symptoms?? Is it possible I have ovarian cancer? Or what else could be wrong?- also- I am not pregnant!

[AskEveTeam]

Hi Alice,

We're sorry to hear that you're having a worrying time health-wise at the moment, it must be very stressful for you. It's reassuring that your doctor said your ovaries look normal/normal size, and ovarian cysts are very common and normally come and go by themselves. Some of the other health issues that you mention are also potential symptoms of ovarian cancer, but we don't want this to worry you, as they are also symptoms of many other less serious conditions/problems. If you'd like to talk through your results with your gynae nurse specialist, Tracie, please feel free to email us on [e-mail] when you receive them.

Best Wishes, Team Eve x

[alice2800 in reply to AskEveTeam]

I would really like it if I could speak to your nurse, do I just email that address to do so ? Thanks for all your help

[AskEveTeam in reply to alice2800]

Hi Alice, yes just email with your questions and Tracie will get back to you.

Best Wishes,

Team Eve x