Six yellow card warnings for ovarian cancer. Be alert to abdominal distension and be careful of ovarian cancer

Most patients are unaware of ovarian cancer in its early stages because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other gynecological diseases. Therefore, women should carefully observe changes in their bodies. If they cannot tell whether they are normal or abnormal, they should seek help from a gynecologist as soon as possible and never be careless.

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 pulls 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 infiltrates 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 more severe pain.

4. Edema of lower limbs and vulva

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

5. 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.

6. 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.