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What Causes PCOS, Dull Lower Abdominal Pain And Lower Back Pain?
Question: I am a 23 year old female with polycystic ovaries. I had bloods done by my gynecologist on 12th August, showing slightly high levels of testosterone and that I have ovulated. I have not had a period yet nearly 3 weeks on. I have done three pregnancy tests all negative. I have a dull ache in the middle of my lower abdomen, pain in my lower back like cramps. slightly loose stools and feeling sick. could I be pregnant?! Or is it a cyst?!
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, its unlikely that you are pregnant as three weeks of secondary amenorrhea should be showing a positive pregnancy test if indeed pregnancy was the cause. Its likely to be a cyst. An ultrasound abdomen pelvis can be done to look for an ovarian cyst and other possibilities. Blood HCG levels can be requested to be more sure in ruling out pregnancy. At 5 weeks a gestational sac is usually detected by an ultrasound so you can go for the ultrasound to rule this possibility out of the way.
Wishing you best of health
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Pregnancy Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, its unlikely that you are pregnant as three weeks of secondary amenorrhea should be showing a positive pregnancy test if indeed pregnancy was the cause. Its likely to be a cyst. An ultrasound abdomen pelvis can be done to look for an ovarian cyst and other possibilities. Blood HCG levels can be requested to be more sure in ruling out pregnancy. At 5 weeks a gestational sac is usually detected by an ultrasound so you can go for the ultrasound to rule this possibility out of the way.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It aches when I urinate too. I think it's a cyst and needs removing.
Brief Answer:
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
If on sonogram, its a functional cyst then 6 to 8 weeks of observation can be given with a repeat test to look for regression in size. A complex cyst or a of size greater than 7 cm would require surgical evaluation. The ache upon urination could also be associated pelvic pain with the cyst and can be a UTI, too. Urinalysis and culture sensitivity testing can also be advised and antibiotics can be started empirically.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
If on sonogram, its a functional cyst then 6 to 8 weeks of observation can be given with a repeat test to look for regression in size. A complex cyst or a of size greater than 7 cm would require surgical evaluation. The ache upon urination could also be associated pelvic pain with the cyst and can be a UTI, too. Urinalysis and culture sensitivity testing can also be advised and antibiotics can be started empirically.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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