Early signs of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer refers to a malignant tumor that occurs in the ovaries. In the early stages, there is usually no obvious discomfort. According to clinical research by doctors, those who have the following symptoms should take precautions.

● Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea

Most ovarian cancer patients have no changes in menstruation. If a benign ovarian tumor turns malignant, or both ovaries are destroyed by cancerous tissue, the patient's general condition is poor, and oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea may occur.

Abdominal distension

Abdominal distension is a red "signal" of ovarian cancer. The reason is that the tumor itself compresses and pulls the surrounding ligaments in the abdominal cavity. In addition, a small number of patients have more or less ascites, which makes patients often feel bloated. Therefore, women with unexplained bloating, especially those in menopause, should have a gynecological examination in time.

Abdominal pain and backache

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.

Lower extremity and genital edema

Ovarian cancer often grows and becomes fixed in the pelvic cavity, compressing the pelvic veins or affecting lymphatic return, which can cause edema in the patient's lower limbs and vulva over time.

Sex hormone disorders

The pathological types of ovarian cancer are complex and varied. Some cancers can secrete estrogen, causing menstrual disorders or postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, and can also cause masculinization in women.

Unexplained weight loss

As the cancerous body grows, it mechanically compresses the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause the patient to lose appetite and suffer from indigestion. In addition, cancer cells are greedy and consume a large amount of nutrients from the human body, causing the patient to become increasingly thin, anemic and weak.