What are the common symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Everyone must be not very clear about ovarian cancer, because ovarian cancer is not as common as other cancers, but ovarian cancer deaths account for the first place among all types of gynecological tumors, posing a serious threat to women's lives. So what are the common symptoms of ovarian cancer? Let's listen to our experts' introduction below.

Ovarian malignant tumors grow rapidly and spread easily. However, in the early stages, patients often have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. They are often discovered accidentally during gynecological examinations, or when the tumor grows to a certain size beyond the pelvic cavity and can be palpated in the abdomen, or when complications occur. By the time they seek medical treatment, it is often in the late stage. The symptoms of ovarian cancer may vary depending on the size of the tumor, when it occurred, and whether there are complications.

Common symptoms include:

(1) In the early stages, there may be occasional discomfort in the lower abdomen or a feeling of heaviness and pain in one side of the lower abdomen.

(3) Compression symptoms: When the tumor infiltrates into the surrounding tissues or compresses the nerves, it may cause abdominal pain, back pain, or sciatica. If it compresses the pelvic veins, lower limb edema may occur. A large tumor may compress the bladder, causing frequent urination, difficulty urinating, and urine retention. Compression of the rectum may cause difficulty in defecation. Compression of the gastrointestinal tract may cause digestive tract symptoms. Compression of the diaphragm may cause breathing difficulties and inability to lie flat.

(5) Symptoms may occur due to the metastasis of cancer. Ovarian malignant tumors rarely cause pain. However, if the tumor ruptures, bleeds, or becomes infected, or if it infiltrates and compresses adjacent organs, it may cause abdominal pain or back pain.

(6) Menstrual disorders and vaginal bleeding may occur. If both ovaries are destroyed by cancerous tissue, it may cause menstrual disorders and amenorrhea. Lung metastasis may cause coughing, hemoptysis, and pleural effusion. Bone metastasis may cause severe pain in the local metastatic site. Intestinal metastasis may cause blood in the stool, and severe cases may cause intestinal obstruction.

(7) In addition, if it is a functional tumor, it may produce corresponding symptoms of excess estrogen or androgen. For example, it may cause early dysfunctional uterine bleeding, vaginal bleeding after menopause, or signs of masculinization. Late-stage patients may show obvious weight loss, severe anemia, and other cachexia symptoms. During gynecological examination, scattered hard nodules and lumps may be felt in the posterior vaginal fornix. Most of them are bilateral, substantial, with uneven surfaces, fixed, and often accompanied by bloody ascites. Sometimes enlarged lymph nodes may be felt in the groin, axilla, or supraclavicular region.

The above are the common symptoms of ovarian cancer. Because ovarian cancer is relatively rare, many primary care physicians may not think of ovarian cancer for patients who complain of bloating and constipation. Experts remind that if a woman has this group of symptoms, the physician should think of the possibility of ovarian cancer and do further examinations such as ultrasound or CT. Women should also understand their own bodies. If these symptoms occur, they should go to the hospital for treatment and help the doctor find the cause. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts, who will give you detailed answers. Feihua Health Network wishes you good health!

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