What are the symptoms of late stage ovarian cancer? What is the cause of ovarian cancer?

The occurrence of ovarian cancer is affected by genetic, environmental and endocrine factors. In the early stages of ovarian cancer, patients cannot easily detect related symptoms. As the disease continues to progress, patients may experience cachexia, pain, sex hormone secretion disorders and other symptoms. Once discovered, treatment should be given early.

Since there are no particularly obvious symptoms in the early stages of ovarian cancer, it is often not discovered in time. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer has entered the late stage. Patients with late-stage ovarian cancer will experience many malignant physical symptoms. At this time, it is necessary to seek timely treatment to gain the upper hand in treatment. So, what are the symptoms of late-stage ovarian cancer?
1. What are the symptoms of advanced ovarian cancer?
1. Cachexia <br/>In the late stage of ovarian cancer, due to the rapid growth of the tumor, cancer cells rob the human body of a large amount of fat and protein, causing the body to lose a large amount of nutrition. The patient will show obvious weight loss and severe anemia.
2. Pain <br/>Ovarian tumors may cause persistent pain due to hemorrhage, necrosis, and rapid growth, or the patient may experience local tenderness during examination.
3. Disorders in sex hormone secretion <br/>If it is a functional tumor, the patient may experience excess estrogen or androgen, such as menstrual disorders, signs of masculinization, vaginal bleeding, etc. If both ovaries are damaged by cancerous tissue, the patient may experience amenorrhea, menstrual disorders, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, etc.
4. Other symptoms : Patients with advanced ovarian cancer may feel nodules and lumps in the posterior vaginal fornix during examination. These lumps are mostly solid, with uneven surfaces and often accompanied by bloody fluid. Sometimes enlarged lymph nodes may be found under the clavicle, in the armpits or in the groin.
2. What are the causes of ovarian cancer?
1. Environmental factors <br/>The more developed the industrial countries are, the higher the incidence of ovarian tumors in women is, which may be related to high cholesterol diet. In addition, asbestos, talcum powder and ionizing radiation will affect oocytes, making it easier to cause ovarian tumors. Frequent smoking and lack of vitamins A, C, and E may also be related to the incidence of ovarian cancer.
2. Endocrine factors Ovarian tumors often occur in women who have not given birth. This may be because pregnancy can have an antagonistic effect on ovarian tumors. Some people believe that ovulation can cause repeated damage to the epithelial cells on the surface of the ovaries, which may also be related to the occurrence of tumors.