Should an enlarged ovary detected on ultrasound be investigated further?

[Jen31]

Hello. I recently visited my family doctor after experiencing several months of deteriorating health. My symptoms include nausea and vomiting, weakness, fatigue, lower abdominal tenderness which intermittently is severely painful (doubles me over), dull lower back pain, sometimes as high as the kidney area, and indigestion (belching). I also have a persistent night time cough (over 2 months now).I have a Mirena IUD and have not had a period in 2 years. (I am 31 years old). Generally, I just don't feel good.
5 months ago, I went to out-patients with one of my severely painful abdominal episodes. They ruled out a bladder infection, did an Xray to check the IUD position and did a pap test. The GP also ordered an ultrasound for the following week and the results were sent to my family doctor. I never heard anything back and assumed everything came back normal.
On my recent appointment, I brought up the ultrasound. The doctor shifted through my file, came across the results, and said that it revealed that I had an enlarged ovary. My doctor didn't seem concerned and only sent me for a chest Xray as I have a history of TB. He mentioned that my IUD is likely causing the pain, and only for that reason, he's referred me to a gynocologist. That night, I seached "enlarged ovary" on the internet...of course, I am now panicking as I feel I have a lot of symptoms....I am frusterated that I did not know about the ovary until now and wonder how I should approach my Gyno visit, as I am really only being referred because of the IUD.... Any suggestions?

[little_one186]

Jen31 - I was just reading your question and I have most of the same syptoms of you.  I was wondering if you have had your problem resolved, and what the outcome was.   I am currently having a hard time getting in to see a gyno (there is about an 8 month wait list in my area).

Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[MickeyVicki]

If I recall correctly, then most of your symptoms are common side effects of the Mirena IUD.  The doctor who installed the appliance should have discussed with you and then provided you with literature on all of  the complications and side effects of the IUD so that you could recognize them, and not suffer or worry needlessly.

You are going to the right place for the care that you  need.  Unfortunately, GPs and family doctors   rarely have the training and understanding to effectively deal with the issues that women often face.  Explain to the gyn your concerns and worries and do not leave until you get an answer.  It may very well be that the gyn will order more tests to gain a better understanding of your symptoms.

[Writegal319]

I just "dumped" my primary care and my gyno starting fresh with new Drs because they were so ignorant of the symptoms to look for. I have wasted two months + trying to get answers-- my advice is don't wait as long as I did to move on...if you think your Dr isn't giving you good care--they probably aren't.