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What test is done to check ovaries?

What test is done to check ovaries?

The 2 tests used most often (in addition to a complete pelvic exam) to screen for ovarian cancer are transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and the CA-125 blood test. TVUS (transvaginal ultrasound) is a test that uses sound waves to look at the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries by putting an ultrasound wand into the vagina.

At what stage is ovarian cancer usually diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer affects women of all ages but is most commonly diagnosed after menopause. More than 75% of affected women are diagnosed at an advanced stage because early-stage disease is usually asymptomatic and symptoms of late-stage disease are nonspecific.

Will a pelvic ultrasound show ovarian cancer?

Pelvic ultrasound: uses sound waves to produce pictures of the structures and organs in the pelvis and can help identify ovarian or uterine cancers. In transvaginal ultrasound, a probe is inserted into the vagina for a better view of the uterus and ovaries.

Are there any blood tests to check for ovarian cancer?

There has been a lot of research to develop a screening test for ovarian cancer, but there hasn’t been much success so far. The 2 tests used most often to screen for ovarian cancer are transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and the CA-125 blood test.

What should you know about a Pap test for ovarian cancer?

The purpose of diagnostic tests is to find out, or diagnose, what is causing the symptoms. Diagnostic tests also may be used to check a person who is considered at high risk for cancer. The Pap test does not check for ovarian cancer. The only cancer the Pap test screens for is cervical cancer.

How are TVUS and CA-125 used to screen for ovarian cancer?

In studies of women at average risk of ovarian cancer, using TVUS and CA-125 for screening led to more testing and sometimes more surgeries, but did not lower the number of deaths caused by ovarian cancer.

What kind of Doctor do you see if you have ovarian cancer?

Consultation with a specialist. If the results of your pelvic exam or other tests suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you will need a doctor or surgeon who specializes in treating women with this type of cancer.