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A 45-year-old female asked:
I have a pain in my lower left abdome,n where is assume is my ovaries. sharp pain also in my back and running down the left leg. started yesterday?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Left abdominal pain: This pain may be due to an ovarian cyst, or pressure from enlarged fibroid tumors. The back pain may be due to other causes, as sciatic pain ("running down the left leg") may be due to early arthritis. See your healthcare provider for an exam and testing.
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