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Having severe pain in lower left abdomen feels like there is a tennis ball sized mass causiing the pain. happens only during menstration. what is it?

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Dr. Frank Holmes answered

Endometriosis: I'm not a gynecologist, but noticed that no one has answered your question. Endometriosis would be a consideration. Ovarian cyst less likely but another possibility. Time to see your gynecologist. A pelvic ultrasound and/or ct scan could be helpful.

Answered 3/18/2013

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Having severe pain in lower left abdomen feels like there is a tennis ball sized mass causiing the pain. happens only during menstration. what is it?

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