HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have pelvic inflammatory disease on my left ovary. is surgery the best way to stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

If in doubt: If it is severe, you may need surgery. When in doubt, it never hurts to seek a second opinion before having a procedure such as surgery.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2013

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had surgery to remove both ovaries six months ago one ovary had a large cyst which had attached itself to my pelvis and bowel I am still in a lot of?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My pelvic ultrasound said my ovary has a negative slide sign suggesting uterine wall adherence. I get very bad pains in my LLQ the last year. I have not been diagnosed with endo, but the US suggests/said this. Would this be a urgent surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had cyst on ovary removed, cut of one Fallopian tube, pelvic adhesions removed and endometriosis by laparoscopic surgery. Still feeling pain 3 weeks post surgery is this normal? May have Adenomyosis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had a total hysterectomy with both ovaries removed . I am 29 & have lrq pain, strong pelvic pain & bladder retention.6 surgeries total w/in 4 years.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had lap surgery 01/16, removed 4cm simple cyst on right ovary & both fallopian tubes (right tube was stuck to pelvic sidewall from TL surgery in 2011) started period 2/3, VERY painful cramps, back pain, & heavy flow, is this normal after surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can a doctor know if my ovaries cysts are caused by pelvic inflammatory disease?
Just had surgery to remove a 9cm cyst on right ovary. Also found a pelvic contusion blocking the blood flow to my left ovary. What does this mean?
I was stretching and right over my pelvis 2"-3" below a surgery scar and the scar itself started burning and won't stop. what is this and is it bad?
I had hernia (groin) surgery 8 weeks ago and now in my left inner thigh where it meets my pelvis its really sore an somewhat painful. Is this normal?
Had pelvic surgery to remove a tumor, cyst, fallopian tube, and ovary. Is it ok for me to do exercises like squats?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.