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Hi, i'm having pains every month on my lower abdomen area, this happens every 5- 6 days after my periods, every month it's a different side. this is month 5, doc gave me pain meds which helped but now the pain is back again.

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Dr. Elisa Ribelles-medhus answered

Cyst?: Pain meds do nothing more than mask the symptoms, often delaying diagnosis. You need a pelvic ultrasound (abdominal or transvaginal) to make sure it's not an ovarian cyst.

Answered 5/15/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm having pains every month on my lower abdomen area, this happens every 5- 6 days after my periods, every month it's a different side. this is month 5, doc gave me pain meds which helped but now the pain is back again.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elisa Ribelles-medhus answered

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