Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Pain
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Pain
A carefully taken medical history, complete physical check-up and pelvic examination help in the diagnosis of ovarian pain. An ultrasound and few standard tests may be recommended by the doctor to determine the exact cause of ovarian pain.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of ovarian pain is made based on the following:
- A carefully taken medical history enquiring into the symptoms that occur during the pain as well as otherwise
- A complete physical check-up and pelvic examination
- An ultrasound or other tests depending on the suspected cause
Treatment
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of ovarian pain. For example:
Ovarian cysts may resolve on their own. Some need to be removed surgically. Birth control pills help to control pain from ovarian cysts and reduce the formation of new cysts by preventing ovulation.
Ovarian tumors need to be surgically removed. Radiation and/or chemotherapy may be used in addition to surgery.
Endometriosis can be treated with medications like painkillers, birth control pills and gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists). Surgical treatment may be necessary in some cases.
Antibiotics are used to treat PID. The sexual partner should also be treated at the same time.
Ovary remnant syndrome is treated by surgically removing the remaining parts of the ovary.
References:
- Ovarian Pain: Possible Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments - (http://women.webmd.com/guide/ovarian-pain-causes-diagnosis-treatments)
- Ovarian cysts - (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cysts/DS00129/DSECTION=symptoms)
- Causes of Ovary Pain and Treatment Options - (http://cancer.about.com/od/symptomsofcancer/a/Ovary-Pain.htm)
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