Swollen ovaries: What can this mean?

My fiance (26 years old) has been undergoing a lot of tests lately as she's had a lot of abnormal symptoms. At her last appointment, her doctor discovered that one of her ovaries is swollen. We've researched ovarian cancer, and we know this is a possiblity. Her doctor hasn't said much, but has scheduled her for an ultrasound. Other than cancer, what else could cause this swelling?? I just want to help her discover some other possiblities, as she's so scared now of cancer that she can hardly eat. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Swollen ovaries: What can this mean?
Without a scan, how does the doctor know the ovary is swollen??? A scan is the best way to find out what is going on- it is most likely to be a simple cyst, which is most common in women her age. this is not cancerous. There are other cysts which may be cancerous, but unfortunately without a scan, its very hard to know what your doctor meant when he said the ovary was swollen. Another cause for enlarged ovaries could be polycstic ovaries where the ovary fails to release the eggs every month.
Reply:The doctor knows it's swollen just like my doctor knew my ovary was swollen--by feeling it! Still, yes, it should be followed up with a sonogram. Report It

Reply:It could be ovarian cysts which cause pain but can be removed. I'm not sure if endometriosis would do that but that too is painful and takes over everything in there...good luck to her!!
Reply:I had a cyst on on of mine. pretty common I guess. They removed it because it wasn't viable anymore. I would have more problems during the 13-15th day of my cycle when I ovulate.





I hope it works out for you - God Bless
Reply:I've had ovarian cycsts removed twice, and both times they were discovered, my ovaries were swollen to the point that the doctor could feel it during a routine exam. If this is the case, they will show up on her ultrasound. I hope it isn't anything more serious. Good luck to both of you :)