Ovarian cancer?

Question:

How do you know if you have ovarian caner?? because I've been getting pain in the area. I'm 16 but my mom says its just a sist (because they run in my family)but they hurt so bad. My doctor said it is lack of fiber but it isnt...i have enough fiber in my diet and my poop is fine...but i feel it's more and my doctor is old so he might hae no idea what he's talking about. and lately I've felt really tired for no reason. So what do you think??

Answers:
Time for you to have a pap smear. My girls started getting theirs around your age. They will do all the tests and tell you all the results. Dont guess around at something like this, it is very serious. See a doctor..if your mom dont take you then go to your local clinic on your own..they will see you. Also get that new vaccine against cervical cancer. Do it soon.

I don't believe you have ovarian cancer. Not at all.

Have your mother take you to a gynecologist---maybe you would be more comfortable with a female doctor?
She can do an internal exam and find out exactly what it is. You may need to go get a sonogram. You will drink a lot of water, then they will take a wand and place it on the outside of your belly so they can see inside (they do not put the wand inside you).

Cancer rarely hurts. Pain from cancer is usually from the tumor pushing on or constricting other parts.

I think you need to see a different doctor and not leave their office until they perform an appropriate exam and you are satisfied. You don't want to mess around.

Your doctor would probably know if you had cancer..especially if you had a pap smear. If you are really concerned..Get another pap smear.

I wouldn't panic just yet, having "pain in the area" doesn't mean you have cancer. Have you been to a gyn doctor? If not, explain to your Mom how worried you are and ask her to take you to one just to ease your mind. The gyn will most likely do a pelvic exam and maybe order an ultrasound.

Ovarian cancer?

Health Resources