Beware! Five "red lights" warning signs of ovarian cancer

The incidence of pathological ovarian cancer is only second to cervical cancer and endometrial cancer, ranking third among gynecological malignancies. Since the ovaries are hidden deep in the pelvic cavity, even if a tumor grows, it is not easy to be detected. However, is there really no early manifestation of ovarian cancer?

According to statistics, 60% to 70% of ovarian cancer patients are already in the late stage when they are first diagnosed. In fact, ovarian cancer still has some early symptoms, and female friends should promptly discover the "yellow card" warning of ovarian cancer.

1. Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea

Most ovarian cancer patients do not have menstrual changes. If the normal ovarian tissue is destroyed by cancer cells, the patient's overall condition is poor, and oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea may occur.

2. Abdominal distension

Abdominal distension can be regarded as a "red card" warning of ovarian cancer. It often occurs before a mass is felt in the lower abdomen. The reason is that the tumor itself compresses and stretches the surrounding ligaments in the abdominal cavity. In addition, the occurrence of ascites makes patients often feel bloated. Women with unexplained bloating, especially those in menopause, should have a gynecological examination in time.

3. Abdominal pain and back pain

Ovarian cancer invades surrounding tissues or forms adhesions with adjacent tissues, compressing nerves and causing abdominal and back pain, which can range from dull pain to dull pain or even severe pain.

Ovarian cancer grows and becomes fixed in the pelvic cavity, which may compress the pelvic veins or affect lymphatic drainage, causing swelling of the lower limbs and vulva over time. At this time, the possibility of ovarian cancer "causing trouble" should be considered.

4. Sex hormone disorder

The pathological types of ovarian cancer are complex and varied. Some tumors can secrete estrogen. Excessive estrogen production can cause precocious puberty, menstrual disorders, or postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. If it is testicular prostate cancer, it can produce excessive androgens, causing women to show signs of masculinization.

5. Unexplained weight loss

As ovarian cancer grows, ascites forms, which can mechanically compress the gastrointestinal tract, causing the patient to eat less and have indigestion. In addition, cancer cells consume a large amount of nutrients from the human body, causing the patient to become increasingly thin, anemic, weak, and pale.