Early symptoms of ovarian cancer should not be ignored

The incidence of ovarian cancer ranks third among gynecological tumors, but its mortality rate ranks first. In recent decades, the treatment of gynecological tumors has made great progress, but the efficacy of ovarian cancer has not improved significantly, mainly because the symptoms of early ovarian cancer are misdiagnosed.

The latest research shows that the symptoms of early ovarian cancer are also somewhat specific. Clinically, 95% of patients will have at least one symptom related to ovarian cancer before being diagnosed.

1. 77% had abdominal symptoms;

2. 70% had gastrointestinal symptoms;

3. 58% had pain;

4. 50% have systemic symptoms;

5. 34% had urinary symptoms;

6. 26% had pelvic symptoms.

It’s just that these early symptoms of ovarian cancer are not noticeable, and many doctors often misdiagnose the symptoms of early ovarian cancer as symptoms of other common diseases.

Women over 45 years old who experience persistent abdominal swelling, fullness, pressure, frequent urination, urgency, gastrointestinal discomfort, difficulty eating, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse, fatigue, back pain, etc. should consider these symptoms as early ovarian cancer. If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, the possibility of early ovarian cancer should be considered first, and you should go to the gynecology department for a checkup. After ovarian cancer is ruled out, further examinations can be conducted.