Transvaginal Scan

[EdMontecillo]

My wife is experiencing pain on her lower abdomen area. She used to get this pains during her menstrual period but has since occured outside of her usuall cycle. What are the early symptoms, if any, of ovarian cancer. Is a transvaginal scan an effective early detection test for ovarian cancer?

[EdMontecillo]

Thank you so much for responding to my query. We will take it one step at a time and with your help hope we dont miss anything along the way. I will let you all know how things are going...Ed

[jane65]

In addition to the transvaginal ultrasound, ask the doctor to order a CA125 blood test, these two tests will give your wife and her doctor good information, and rule out the possibility of OVCA as well. My symptoms were bloating, lack of appetite after a small amt. of food, loss of weight and urinary frequency. Good luck to your wife.  Let us know what the tests show..... Jane

[JC145]

I echo Dian's words ... don't panic .. just get a check-up.  Judy

[dian07]

Yes, a transvaginal ultrasound ia a good   beginning for the diagnosis of what is going on with your wife.  It is not unusual for a woman to have pains outside her usual cycle.  There are many benign reasons for such pain.  No need to worry just yet !  Her pain could be related to functional cysts which are perfectly normal.  There are many more normal functions that could cause pain......hey....being a woman isn't always what it is cracked up to be !  
Until you guys have a good reason to be fearful of ovarian cancer don't waste the energy or emotion !  Go see a good ob/gyn person and take it from there.  I hope you never have to fear or deal with ovc....you certainly don't yet.  Please give your wife our best.
Take care.
Peace.
dian