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Two nights ago I had very severe lower abdominal pain. I was in tears from the pain. It lasted about 2 or 3 minutes, then faded. My husband debated taking me to the hospital, but since it didn't last, we did not go. I am 30 years old and have never had kids. I get irregular period despite that I have been on birth control for years. I also spot frequently. I also get frequent UTI's. I take medicine for that prescribed by my current OBGYN. Is there any way that all of these things are related? Or am I just experiencing a few unrelated problems? We are not yet ready for children, but I am hoping to in the next 5 years. I would appreciate any medical advice! Thank you!

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Hello,

Thanks for writing to DoctorSpring.com with your health concern.

Irregular cycles and spotting is interlinked. You should be evaluated for the causes of irregular cycles, so that you do not face any issues in childbirth subsequently in the future.

Get the following investigations done -
FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, DHEAS, Free testosterone, Lipid Profile, OGTT, Pelvic ultrasound scan.

That should show a diagnosis, generally I suspect PCOS ( polycystic ovarian syndrome to be the cause ).

The UTIs could be due to a lingering infection in the kidneys or bladder - please get an ultrasound of this region done and complete urine testing to rule out any stone / cyst.

Also, an internal evaluation by a gynecologist to rule out a pelvic / genital infection that could be causing recurrent UTIs.

Please get your calcium and vitamin D levels checked.

Regarding the pain, please take a pregnancy test as with irregular cycles, you should rule out a pregnancy, miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy.

Also it could be an ovarian cyst that could have ruptured. Appendicitis is also likely.

Do not ignore such severe pain and please have an evaluation along the lines suggested.

All the best.
Please feel free to revert for further discussion.


Dr. Aarti Vazirani
Category: Infertility Specialist
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Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecolog, BJMC,Civil hospital, Ahmedabad, 2008
Post Graduate: MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2008
Medical School: MBBS, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, 2004
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