ultrasound

[edithfaye]

Hi Dr Goodman

I have had two small cysts on my ovary for about four years. I go for my ultrasound every three or four months. When I got my ultrasound last Friday, it felt very tender when the girl pushed on the area where my ovary was located,
Some of the reasons that I thought it could be is  my age 71, the fact that I had a groan muscle pull and that it still bothers me some, or that I have a problem with the ovary.  What would you suspect the reason for the tenderness would be?
I very mush appreciate any comments that you have. Thank You.

[edithfaye]

Hi Dr Goodman,

I did have an examination for this pain. I was told by my gyn that it was a muscle pull. I was told by my Primary Doctor that it was muscular.
I also had a pelvis x ray to rule out arthritis. I went to see an arthritic Do, and was told that it was  a ligament muscle injury.

Thanks for your response in regards to my problem. I am sure that I can speak for all the girls when I say, we love you.

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Dear Edithfaye,
I apologize about my delay in responding.

If your ultrasound again showed stable cysts, the pain may indeed be from your muscle pull. You should check in with your doctor. Sometimes the best way to sort out the location of a pain is by examination.  If on pelvic exam, the pain truly is in the area of your ovary, it may be time to surgically remove those cysts.On the other hand, if it clear that it is a more superficial location, then the continued observation of your cyst is very reasonable.

best wishes