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What Caues Pelivic Cramps Post Menopause?
Question: I am a 56 yo, post menopausal female and have been experiencing pelvic cramping off and on for months. My mother had ovarian cancer but survived it. I am aware of my possible increased risk and have had a transvaginal ultrasound which was normal. My dr. then ordered blood work, a CA125 and CEA, both came back normal and well below the allowable limit. Can all of these tests be considered reliable for ruling out ovarian cancer or should I still be concerned? What are some other possible causes of the cramping?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
DO not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
DO not worry . You do not have ovarian cancer.
Cramping has nothing to do with ovarian cancer.
Also these test coming negative is sufficient evidence that you do not have ovarian cancer.
Other causes of cramping are lower intestinal causes like irritable bowel disease or colitis.
If its really bothersome you might need a gastroenterologist to see you.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
DO not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
DO not worry . You do not have ovarian cancer.
Cramping has nothing to do with ovarian cancer.
Also these test coming negative is sufficient evidence that you do not have ovarian cancer.
Other causes of cramping are lower intestinal causes like irritable bowel disease or colitis.
If its really bothersome you might need a gastroenterologist to see you.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had a colonoscopy 6 years ago, 1 small polyp removed, not the cancerous type. If I had IBS or colitis, wouldn't I have diarrhea or constipation? I don't have either.
Does a normal CEA blood test rule out gastrointestinal cancers? What exactly is it checking for?
Thanks
Does a normal CEA blood test rule out gastrointestinal cancers? What exactly is it checking for?
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
Cramps are never a common component of ovarian cancer.
You certainly do not have ovarian cancer
As to what is causing the cramps the factors can be many. It is difficult to tell without a physical examination.
Even multiple polyps can cause so.
A CEA is done for colon cancer and yes if its normal then chances of colon cancer is less though its not a 100% accurate tumor marker.
You will need repeat checkup and colonoscopy to find the cause of the cramps.
Dear XXXX
Cramps are never a common component of ovarian cancer.
You certainly do not have ovarian cancer
As to what is causing the cramps the factors can be many. It is difficult to tell without a physical examination.
Even multiple polyps can cause so.
A CEA is done for colon cancer and yes if its normal then chances of colon cancer is less though its not a 100% accurate tumor marker.
You will need repeat checkup and colonoscopy to find the cause of the cramps.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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