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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had a laparoscopic unilateral oophorectomy 2 weeks ago. is it normal to still feel pain w pain medications? not the incisions, but inside where the ovary used to be? pain is achy, sometimes pulsating.

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Post-op pain: is normal; however, I suggest notifying your GYN.

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