I hit my pelvic cavity. Can it harm my ovaries and organs?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Unfortunately, I do not know, by thinking something, I just pressed my left pelvic cavity with my hand with some force, like just a hit, not too hard or not too mild.
It happened suddenly, and I realised what I did would cause any issue to pelvic parts, would it cause any problem or damage to the ovaries and other organs?
I am worried about that. I do not have any severe pain or symptoms. But I felt some mild pain for a day, as some sensation exists after being hit by something, but not severe; it is gone now.
But the tension is bothering my head, which could cause any further problems or period problems, or I worry that it would cause any problems for the ovaries. The next day, I got my period, but it lasted only one day, as it usually does.
Sometimes it occurs more than once a day. But I am in fear that because of this incident, it happened like that. Previously did not have a history of ovarian cysts, but has very mild PCOS, with regular periods.
Would that cause a problem in any way?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
It is fine for you to be concerned about the health of your ovaries, as the ovaries play a major role in the regulation of the period, female hormonal balance, and future fertility desires.
While it is not good to press on your pelvis (whether right or left), the ovaries are inside the pelvic cavity, and it is difficult to touch or feel them as they are protected by the pelvic bones.
The possibility of touching the ovaries only increases if the ovary has an underlying pathology, like a big cyst. Also, even when the ovary has an underlying pathology, the ovary is mobile within the abdominal cavity.
So if you attempt to put unnecessary pressure on the ovary, it moves within the pelvis, therefore protecting it from injury. So, calm down, your ovaries are very safe.
You would need a pelvic ultrasound scan to confirm if your ovary has any underlying pathology. If the scan comes out as normal, then there is nothing to be worried about.
If it comes out with a pathology, then we manage appropriately. For your period that came for just a day, it is most likely due to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
The pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound scan will also help in getting a definitive cause.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I did that in the morning, lying down. Would that make any difference? I did that dashing with my fingertips. I hit like that twice.
I was not in control of what I was doing. Later, I realised it was in the middle of the pelvic cavity, slightly on the left side. I was worried that the test would not affect the left ovary.
On the pelvic cavity, when I touched it, it was soft flesh. Would it consist of bones in it, or are you talking about the outer pelvic bone, which we feel?
Please give some assurance.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
No, it will not make any difference. I suggest you do the transvaginal ultrasound scan. It will reveal the likely cause.
Follow up with reports.
Thank you.
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