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ovarian parasite
I believe I have a parasite called schistosoma h in my ovaries.
About a year ago, I had notice during my periods what I thought
looked like blood worms. When I did some research I found one
that looked like the one I had found with a v shaped tail.
I am 44 yrs old with irregular periods. I have a history of kidney
stones which I pass about every 5 years. I have tried losing weight
which has never been a problem but I cannot lose weight and I
feel starved and weak when I do diet even though I am eating
healthy. My breasts are swollen. I have terrible itching in the vaginal
area.
I saw a doctor about a year ago who ran a urinary test and I did
have a UTI which I usually get and she also ran a stool sample
to check for parasites. But I don't find these in my stool I notice
them during my periods. So I typed in Ovarian parasites and found
it brought up bladder cancer and the schistosoma parasite.
Is there a specific test they can do for ovarian parasites.
I know this is a rare parasite in the US, but I have family who are in
the military and also family that has traveled to Africa and we do alot
of swimming together.
Thank you.
jo7920
About a year ago, I had notice during my periods what I thought
looked like blood worms. When I did some research I found one
that looked like the one I had found with a v shaped tail.
I am 44 yrs old with irregular periods. I have a history of kidney
stones which I pass about every 5 years. I have tried losing weight
which has never been a problem but I cannot lose weight and I
feel starved and weak when I do diet even though I am eating
healthy. My breasts are swollen. I have terrible itching in the vaginal
area.
I saw a doctor about a year ago who ran a urinary test and I did
have a UTI which I usually get and she also ran a stool sample
to check for parasites. But I don't find these in my stool I notice
them during my periods. So I typed in Ovarian parasites and found
it brought up bladder cancer and the schistosoma parasite.
Is there a specific test they can do for ovarian parasites.
I know this is a rare parasite in the US, but I have family who are in
the military and also family that has traveled to Africa and we do alot
of swimming together.
Thank you.
jo7920
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi There
unless you live in a developing country or have traveled in rural Africa or Asia, it is unlikely that you have schistosoma .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma_mansoni
You should see a gynecologist and have a good physical exam and go over your symptoms.
Of note, this forum is for questions for women and their families who live with ovarian cancer.
best wishes
unless you live in a developing country or have traveled in rural Africa or Asia, it is unlikely that you have schistosoma .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma_mansoni
You should see a gynecologist and have a good physical exam and go over your symptoms.
Of note, this forum is for questions for women and their families who live with ovarian cancer.
best wishes
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