Crohns and Ovarian Cancer

[CrohnieGirl]

Hi I'm a newbie and wondered whether there are any ladies that have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after having crohns and wouldn't mind having a chat?
I have recently had a colonoscopy which was thankfully deemed normal but I keep having bloating and dull/sharp pain to the left below my navel. When I press on the area it is painful and has been for quite a while. Now I know this could be IBD related but something is just telling me it's not (I will go docs about this however I am not saying I have ovarian cancer of course).
I just wondered how anyone was able to differentiate the symptoms of ovarian cancer to crohns?
Thanks for reading X

 

[Lady Organic]

I would suggest an intra-vaginal ultrasound in the gynecology/obstetrics or radiology department. A GP can prescribe this, easy done test. I was lucky enough last time I saw my gynecologist, i complained to him about longer and more painful menses and he sent me on the spot to ultrasound. I had the exam the same day, only multiple cysts on ovaries and one bigger hemorrhagic which could possibly explain my new symptoms.

 

[Polar bear]

@LadyOrganic - where you given any medications for the ovarian cysts? When my CRS ordered a Pelvic MRI to check on my fistulas, I read on the report that I have ovarian cyst and fibroids. I did not think much of it since the CRS did not say anything about it.

 

[Lady Organic]

nothing to be done with ovarian cysts in my case. Seems like a very common and benign condition in many cases. Same thing for fibroid. I know a lot of women who say they have that and go on with life without any treatment. maybe they can remove them if they become too big or too painful?

 

[Polar bear]

@LadyOrganic -Thanks. Its not painful or anything. Actually, I wouldn't have known I have those if not because of the pelvic MRI for the fistula. Very reassuring to hear that it is common.

 

[my little penguin]

Had both - but I don't have ibd
If they are not causing problems pain bleeding etc
They leave them be
If the cysts are growing large /or rupturing they either go with birth control pills or remove the ovary
Same thing with fibroids except the pill or hysterectomy

Most people are ok with no treatment

Eta: there is a blood test to determine if the cyst is ovarian cancer a ca-125 ( I think ...)
Monitoring special types of cysts once they get over a certain size is also recommended since this can predict ovarian cancer

 

[CrohnieGirl]

Thanks for the replies, my GP has referred me for an ultrasound scan so hopefully that appointment comes through soon.
My bloating has subsided the past couple days but I still have like a sharp tugging pain if I get up too quickly or move suddenly. I'm such a drama queen, I'll probably be told my ovaries are fine