Gastrointestinal discomfort may also be a symptom of ovarian cancer

Experts have found that early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer can greatly improve the survival rate of ovarian cancer. So, what are the main symptoms of ovarian cancer? Today, let the experts tell us in detail about the symptoms of ovarian cancer .

Symptoms of ovarian cancer include:

1. Gastrointestinal discomfort: The first symptoms of ovarian cancer in early patients often manifest in the gastrointestinal tract. Almost all patients seek medical attention due to abdominal distension, poor appetite, reduced diet or obvious weight loss. If ascites occurs, abdominal distension will be more obvious and abdominal pain may also occur.

2. Age of onset: Ovarian cancer can occur at any age, with a high incidence between 40 and 70 years old. It is most common in middle-aged women around 50 years old and before and after menopause, but it can also occur in girls under 20 years old. The ovaries of elderly women gradually shrink and become smaller. If ovaries or masses can still be felt during gynecological examination, the disease should be highly suspected. In prepubertal children and girls, the ovaries are not yet mature, and the ovaries are often not felt during anal examination. If enlarged ovaries can be felt or adnexal masses are found during B-ultrasound, the disease should be suspected.

3. Abdominal tumors: Most patients accidentally feel a tumor in the lower abdomen when they wake up in the morning with a full bladder. If the tumor grows rapidly or ascites appears, it should be highly suspected to be this disease, which is a symptom of ovarian cancer. However, when the tumor is small (less than or equal to 7 cm), it is often difficult to feel it yourself and can only be found through B-ultrasound examination. It should be understood that ovarian cancer tumors can also be less than or equal to 5 cm. Regular gynecological cancer prevention examinations are indeed necessary. If an ovarian tumor of about 5 cm is found, regular follow-up and close observation are required.

4. Compression symptoms: Larger pelvic masses often cause obvious compression symptoms, and there are discomforts such as frequent urination, urgent bowel movements, anal blockage, lower abdominal distension, or constipation. Compression symptoms are also more common when ovarian cancer has extensive pelvic and abdominal metastasis and there is a large amount of ascites.

5. Menstrual changes: About 1/2 of ovarian cancer patients have irregular menstruation and irregular vaginal bleeding. Clinically, it is also found that people with ovarian dysfunction, such as delayed menarche and early menopause, dysmenorrhea, singleness, infertility or a family history of ovarian cancer are more susceptible to this disease.

The above is an introduction to "Ovarian Cancer Symptoms" for reference only. There are many symptoms of ovarian cancer, and we should pay attention to them and not let them threaten our lives. If you have other questions about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, please consult our online experts for more information.

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