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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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by HUGGIE131, Nov 06, 2008 03:41PM
i have been doing alot of reading on the symptoms that I've been having and I must admit that i'm a little worried, symptoms are: bleeding in between periods heavy flow in the begining and light after this has been going on for about a whole month now...i'm finally taking my self to the hospital emergency today...w/ the symptoms i also have headaches, nausea and pain in the lower section of the body..what is going on w/ me?
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Nov 07, 2008 01:21PM
, Nov 07, 2008 01:21PM
Hi There
please check your profile to see if it is accurate.
If you are 24 years old, the most common reasons for abnormal bleeding in women include:
pregnancy
infection
hormonal imbalance
An ER visit can be helpful to check for serious complications of pregnancy such as an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in an abnormal place like the fallopian tube) or incomplete miscarriage.
But you need to make a connection with a women's center with a nurse practitioner or doctor who can evaluate you for infection and hormonal imbalances. You also need a pap smear which is a screen for cervical cancer.
While cervical cancer is rare at 24 , it is not unheard of . A tumor or growth on the cervix can cause abnormal bleeding
take care
please check your profile to see if it is accurate.
If you are 24 years old, the most common reasons for abnormal bleeding in women include:
pregnancy
infection
hormonal imbalance
An ER visit can be helpful to check for serious complications of pregnancy such as an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in an abnormal place like the fallopian tube) or incomplete miscarriage.
But you need to make a connection with a women's center with a nurse practitioner or doctor who can evaluate you for infection and hormonal imbalances. You also need a pap smear which is a screen for cervical cancer.
While cervical cancer is rare at 24 , it is not unheard of . A tumor or growth on the cervix can cause abnormal bleeding
take care
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