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Hi left lower abdo pain worse after standing,eases with heat and lying down.have dermoid cyst on left side pain increase around period?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See you gynecologist: It is unclear as to what is going on. You have PCOS and this may muddy the water as to exactly what is going on. See your gyn, have a good pelvic exam and may need a laparoscopy. There are several possibilities so do not put this off. Best wishes.

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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