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Transvaginal ultrasound for ovarian cancer what are they looking for?

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Dr. Uma Swamy answered

How the ovaries look: They are looking for how the ovaries look in terms of size and shape generally.

Answered 12/30/2015

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I may have an abnormal he 4 blood test. Do I have ovarian cancer. I have an ovarian cyst 3.4 CM which is being monitored with transvaginal ultrasounds?

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If I had transvaginal ultrasound 9 months ago that was all clear, is it possible to develop ovarian cancer in that time? I am having symptoms likely of perimenopause but I am worried about cancer and not sure my doctor will order another ultrasound?

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I have pubic bone pain and urinary frequency. Doctor ordered a transvaginal ultrasound that came back clear. Could it be ovarian cancer? (age28, brca)

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