Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death in women caused by cancer. From the diagnosis, almost 70% of patients die within five years and up to 90% die here within ten years.

There is no single symptom that is exclusive to ovarian cancer and it can even be asymptomatic in its early stages. It is not visible in the Pap smear and there is currently no screening test to diagnose it early.

As a result, almost 70% of patients are in Stage 3 or Stage 4 when diagnosed. But if it is anticipated in Stage 1 alone, the chances of surviving the disease increase to almost 90%.

A woman has a higher chance of developing ovarian cancer if she:

- In middle age or older

- Has a strong family history of ovarian, breast and colon cancer

- Has a personal history of breast cancer

- Obese or obese

- Early menstruation (before 12 years old)

- Late menopause (after 52 years old)

- Difficulty getting pregnant or not getting pregnant or giving birth ever

- Receive fertility drugs such as clomiphene

What are the possible symptoms of ovarian cancer?

- Instant fatigue or shortness of breath

- Pain in the abdomen, abdomen, hip or lower back

- Swelling, swelling or feeling like the stomach is windy

- Frequent urination or dizziness

- Constipation

- Instant satiety or feeling nauseous after eating

- Menstrual changes

- Vaginal bleeding

- Accidental weight gain or loss

But having one or more of the symptoms mentioned IMMEDIATELY means that a woman has ovarian cancer.

If a woman has ovarian cancer, the symptoms mentioned will be noticed to worsen with the passage of time because the growth of the tumor can cause pain or cling to adjacent organs such as the bladder or large intestine so it can affect urine or bowel movements.

In such cases, it is necessary to see an OB-Gyne doctor in person to get a better diagnosis and perform the appropriate laboratory tests.