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Anti nuclear antibodies in ovarian issues
I have been having lower back pain, hip pain so i went to a physio. She did an internal exam to find i have a mild/moderate uterine prolapse. I am waiting on a gyny. appointment. I have been experiencing other symptoms also extreme fatigue and abdominal pain. I have autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism. I am on eltroxin. TSH is elevated Free t4 normal. Endochrinologists ran some tests - showed up elevated WBC & elevated ANA levels. (I have had elevated ANA levels in the past) and wondered if undiagnosed PCOS , endometriosis or ovarian cancer could cause this elevation in ANA levels as most of my issues are in this region of my body. many thanks
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Hello,
False positive tests of ANA are very common but in your case, since you are having autoimmune thyroiditis also, it is more likely to be due to the thyroid condition rather than PCOS, endometriosis or ovarian cancer. For ovarian cancer, get CA 125 levels done. For PCOS, you can get tests like 2 hr GTT,serum androgen and testosterone levels,LH-FSH ratio,prolactin levels,TSH levels,17-hydroxyprogesterone levels and 3D ultrasound done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
False positive tests of ANA are very common but in your case, since you are having autoimmune thyroiditis also, it is more likely to be due to the thyroid condition rather than PCOS, endometriosis or ovarian cancer. For ovarian cancer, get CA 125 levels done. For PCOS, you can get tests like 2 hr GTT,serum androgen and testosterone levels,LH-FSH ratio,prolactin levels,TSH levels,17-hydroxyprogesterone levels and 3D ultrasound done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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