A 25-year-old female asked:
The left side of my lower abdomen near my pelvis region gets tender/sore for a few days then goes away every few months. i suspected an ovarian cyst but had an ultrasound and nothing was found. could it be digestive or some other kind of issue?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain is complex as there are several organs in the pelvis. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, bladder, appendix, intestines, colon and rectum can all be the source. Pelvic pain requires and examination to help organize the evaluation.
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Last updated Nov 23, 2020
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