Fibroids & blood on the ovaries?

Hi,

I am 48 and just had an ultrasound today which showed I have multiple fibroids — one which is 6mm and blood on both ovaries.

So far, I haven’t had bad cramps and sex hasn’t been painful. I went in for the test because I missed my period last month and this month, my abdomen really started swelling up. (I’ve always had pretty regular periods.) There was pain/pressure and sometimes a burning sensation in my lower right abdomen which made it difficult to sit for very long. And now, it seems that I may miss another period even though my body shows all the premenstral symptoms.

My question is: what does blood on the ovaries mean? Is it possible for the fibroid to block the flow of blood, causing the blood to flow back onto the ovary?

Melissa

Dear Melissa-
We are not sure of what you mean when you say “blood on the ovaries”…we would need more technical information, like a copy of your ultrasound report, in order to advise your appropriately.
Dr. DJ