Question 1

laparoscopic salpingectomy right tube was removed, ectopic pregnancy. 5 months later i feel pain or cramps on the side tube was removed. i have an app soon but i am freaking out it could be a mass or ovarian cancer. can that procedurelead to cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: No, the procedure does not lead to cancer. Scar tissue is a possible outcome. Other underlying causes, independent of the surgery, are possible. You should schedule an exam to explore possible causes.

Question 2

can ovarian cancer be detected during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some patients have surgery to explore and/or attempt to reduce or cure symptomatic disease. Mris aren't always terribly useful for ovarian cancers but are sometimes helpful when surgery isn't a great option. The ca125 tumor marker can often be informative as well but isn't very specific to ovarian cancer and may be falsely elevated. Conservative approaches are best until the pregnancy is finished.

Question 3

can ovarian cancer cause positive pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Cancer: Many different types of cancer comprise what is commonly called "ovarian cancer." Many of these can induce secondary changes in the surrounding ovarian tissue to secrete hormones that may in part mimic pregnancy effect. Only a few uncommon types will actually produce pregnancy hormones themselves.

Question 4

in addition to cancer and an ectopic pregnancy, what would be a reason to get your ovaries removed?

Accepted Answer

Twisted reasons: A sex change to male( a la chaz bono), or a twisted or ruptured ovarian cyst are two reasons that come to mind.

Question 5

ovarian cancer and pregnancy symptoms are very similar. what are the odds you get a positive pregnancy test due to ovarian cancer rather than pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: Almost zero as ovarian cancer rarely produces hormones tested in preg test.  But I would read all about the preg test and then ask lab doing test.

Question 6

would a standard pregnancy ultrasound detect ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Preg with Ovarian ca: Yes, it can, especially in early pregnancy.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362432/

Question 7

i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with  removal of  left ovary.i am 19 years old. what precautions should i take in future? will there be any complication in pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Ca enigma: You will be able to have pregnancy without complication,

But ovarian cancer is a tricky one &amp; you should have regular follow up for many years.

Question 8

is there any evidence that links pregnancy-related hormone therapy treatments with increased risk of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Tough question: By this i assume you mean for in vitro vertilization. Any hormone manipulation has a potential for side effects. Increased Estrogens increases the risk of breast and cervical cancer, but lower estrogen increases risks of ovary and uterus--also influenced by Progesterone and other hormones. This is not a straight forward topic, as there are many studies that contradict each other.

Question 9

positive pregnancy test!!! can ovarian cancer or overy cyst cause hcg levels to go up and down?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Cancer: Hi,
Ovarian cancer can sometimes cause hcg levels to go up, but it is variable between patients. Some women with biopsy proven ovarian cancer will have elevated levels but some will not. Ovarian cysts, however, will not make hcg levels go up. Hope this helps.

Question 10

can ovarian cancer be caused by hormones like some breast cancers? i had a false-positive pregnancy test and have ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

Just the opposite: There are some ovarian cancers that manufacture estrogen hormones from their theca cells, and endometrial cancers are also caused by estrogen hormone excess growth. However, we do not know that hormones are the cause ovarian cancer.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cancer

A member asked:

Laparoscopic salpingectomy right tube was removed, ectopic pregnancy. 5 months later i feel pain or cramps on the side tube was removed. i have an app soon but i am freaking out it could be a mass or ovarian cancer. can that procedurelead to cancer?

A member asked:

Can ovarian cancer be detected during pregnancy?

A member asked:

Can ovarian cancer cause positive pregnancy test?

A member asked:

In addition to cancer and an ectopic pregnancy, what would be a reason to get your ovaries removed?

A member asked:

Ovarian cancer and pregnancy symptoms are very similar. what are the odds you get a positive pregnancy test due to ovarian cancer rather than pregnancy?

A member asked:

Would a standard pregnancy ultrasound detect ovarian cancer?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with removal of left ovary.i am 19 years old. what precautions should i take in future? will there be any complication in pregnancy

A member asked:

Is there any evidence that links pregnancy-related hormone therapy treatments with increased risk of ovarian cancer?

A member asked:

Positive pregnancy test!!! can ovarian cancer or overy cyst cause hcg levels to go up and down?

A member asked:

Can ovarian cancer be caused by hormones like some breast cancers? i had a false-positive pregnancy test and have ovarian cancer.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?