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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
pelvic fluid
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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pelvic fluid
by staci28, Jul 18, 2008 10:14PM
hello. im not sure of the meausurements but 2 weeks ago the drs thought i had UTI...but come to
find out i had a cyst that ruptured and that caused the free pelvic fluid? im soo scared of this because
icant into the obgyn until june 30th..should i stop worrying...it still hurts in my stomach not as bad
but still does... they said everything looked good in my ct scan like lungs..heart kidneys but im still so worried
please help me put my mind at ease ty!!!!!!
find out i had a cyst that ruptured and that caused the free pelvic fluid? im soo scared of this because
icant into the obgyn until june 30th..should i stop worrying...it still hurts in my stomach not as bad
but still does... they said everything looked good in my ct scan like lungs..heart kidneys but im still so worried
please help me put my mind at ease ty!!!!!!
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jul 20, 2008 06:44PM
, Jul 20, 2008 06:44PM
Hi There
There is always a little bit of fluid in the abdomen. That is normal and part of the normal fluid circulation through the peritoneal cavity. There is a nice brief description of the peritoneum in wikipedia with some nice pictures.
here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritoneum
For menstruating women, there are times of the cycle where the fluid can increase:
at ovulation - there can be a little bleeding from the ovary at the site of ovulation. This can be irritating.
at menstruation - sometimes the menstrual blood can flow backwards out of the fallopian tubes. This can also be uncomfortable. It is thought to be a possible mechanism for the development of endometriosis.
Finally women make little ovarian cysts all the time as part of the normal maturation of the egg. Occasionally these can rupture and the fluid in them leaks and causes pain.
The peritoneum is a great absorber of the normal ebb and flow of fluids so fluids related to the menstrual cycle are absorbed in 2 to 7 days. And that is usually how long the discomfort or pain can last.
best wishes
There is always a little bit of fluid in the abdomen. That is normal and part of the normal fluid circulation through the peritoneal cavity. There is a nice brief description of the peritoneum in wikipedia with some nice pictures.
here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritoneum
For menstruating women, there are times of the cycle where the fluid can increase:
at ovulation - there can be a little bleeding from the ovary at the site of ovulation. This can be irritating.
at menstruation - sometimes the menstrual blood can flow backwards out of the fallopian tubes. This can also be uncomfortable. It is thought to be a possible mechanism for the development of endometriosis.
Finally women make little ovarian cysts all the time as part of the normal maturation of the egg. Occasionally these can rupture and the fluid in them leaks and causes pain.
The peritoneum is a great absorber of the normal ebb and flow of fluids so fluids related to the menstrual cycle are absorbed in 2 to 7 days. And that is usually how long the discomfort or pain can last.
best wishes
