I can't stop worrying about ovarian cancer

[MamaDragon]

I have had health anxiety for years, but this latest bout is the worst yet. A few months ago, I started having some back pain, gas, and diarrhea. It lasted for a couple of weeks, then seemed to clear up. When it came back a month ago, I went to see my family doctor. He ordered an abdominal ultrasound, which was normal. I had started having some cramping in my lower left pelvis too.  When I told him my fears about ovarian cancer (thanks, google), he sent me for a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound, which was also normal. I saw my gyno today, just to get some advice from a lady-parts expert. He did a pelvic exam and said it felt normal. To ease my mind, he ordered a CA 125 test, which I am still waiting to hear back on.  The gyno found a trace of blood in my urine, so he prescribed antibiotics.

It's just driving me crazy. I know the statistics. I am 31 years old with no fame history. I have a child. I have taken birth control on and off for several years. I know how unlikely it is that I have ovarian cancer, but I can't get it out of my head. I can't sleep. I have no appetite. I am feeling completely out of control.

A little history - this has been probably the most stressful year of my life. I gave birth to my first child in January, and i struggled with post partum depression.  My father committed 0119 in August, and my mother moved in with us.  My husband and I are closing on our first home tomorrow.


I am here because I wanted to talk to some people who have been where I am and who understand what I am going through. I am going to start seeing a psychiatrist next week. I just want to get better. I miss the happy, relaxed person I used to be.

[littlebirds]

I have had this worry, too. I actually had a hysto a few years back and am super pissed that I did not get my ovaries out at that time, though was in my late 30's and did not want to go through menopause. I was convinced for a while there that I was going to get it on my right ovary because I have a history of getting cyst on that one. Anyhow, the best thing i did was talk about my fear one night with my friend, who happen to be an OBGYN. He said that as long as we get checked yearly, our chances of getting it (or having it be anything life threatening) go down drastically. I did have a co-worker that had it once (and she is fine now), and she admitted that she did not get an exam for about 5+ years. I hope that this helps.

[VeryScary]

I don't have all of those things going on, but I have a history of thinking I have c-word going back to 1999. I'm 32, so wow, it's been since I was 19.

You're not alone. I have a big fibroid that we think is causing all kinds of issues, but in my mind, its sometihng else.

[rr2005]

So sorry. Ovarian cancer is one of my big fears. My grandmother died from. Of course, she was diagnosed as an elderly lady and I've been terrified of getting it since my 20's:) Based on all the tests you've had, I'm positive you DO NOT have it. Try and accept the fact that it's stress manifesting itself as HA. Good luck!

[remote1823]

I think with all those tests you can rest assured you do not have anything to worry about!

Take a deep breath, enjoy that baby and new house!  (Easier said than done, I KNOW!)