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I have been diagnosed for PCOS two months ago, I have sharp stabbing pains in pelvic area during sex, before and after my period. Is it ovarian cancer?

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Hi I was diagnosed with pcos about two months ago my question is is that I have been put on a medication called Brenda which is the pill to help with everything but since taking the medication it hasn't done anything but increase my symptoms , I have some symptoms of ovarian cancer which is what is making me question my diagnosis , I have sharp stabbing pains in the pelvic area alot and during sex and before and after my menstrual cycle I also get pains like contractions almost everyday where it usually makes my legs buckle n I fall down , I get pain in my lower back n down my thighs as well and I'm now getting constant headaches and I'm constantly tired to the point that no matter what I do I can't stay awake and I also have to go to the toilet a lot more as if I were pregnant and the slightest things can upset me or change my mood I'm not depressed as I'm always a happy person could these symptoms be a connection with ovarian cancer?

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Hello,

From your diagnosis, you have not developed ovarian cancer, but its PCOs.

Firstly, PCOs is polycystic ovarian disorder. It just means that due to hormonal changes, sometimes in some the ovary develops cysts or pocket. The pelvic pain you are talking about is because of enlarged size of ovary due to cysts. In an ovarian cancer, you will never have pain until the end stages. Usually for PCOS, oral contraceptive pills are given. It takes about a year to get cured, in few it might take longer too.

The variation in your mood is due to fluctuation in hormones, just like how it happens in pre menopausal syndrome. But its more exaggerated. You need to consult a gynecologist, for your increased size of cysts which is not getting treated with oral contraceptive pills.

You will have to go for USG, to see the size of the cysts and depending on that surgeries are recommended. But, you should know that it is recurrent even after surgery.

Thank you.


Dr. John Monheit
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