What are the symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the ovaries. Its symptoms mainly include abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal mass, etc. Its precursors may include indigestion, frequent and urgent urination, and abnormal menstruation.

1. Symptoms of ovarian cancer

1. Abdominal distension: Abdominal distension is one of the most common early symptoms of ovarian cancer, which may be caused by abdominal effusion caused by the tumor, enlarged pelvic mass and gastrointestinal compression.

2. Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain may be caused by rapid tumor growth leading to intratumoral bleeding, tumor rupture or tumor torsion, causing acute abdominal pain. It may also be caused by the increase in tumor volume pulling on the capsule, causing chronic abdominal pain.

3. Abdominal mass: When the tumor is large, the patient may feel a mass in the lower abdomen, and sometimes a hard mass may be felt in the middle abdomen.

2. Precursors of ovarian cancer

1. Indigestion: Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and indigestion may be related to the compression or impact of ovarian cancer on the gastrointestinal tract.

2. Frequent and urgent urination: Ovarian cancer may put pressure on the urinary system, further compressing the bladder, which may lead to symptoms of frequent and urgent urination.

3. Menstrual abnormalities: such as scanty menstruation, menopause or menstrual cycle disorders, may be related to the impact of ovarian cancer on ovarian function. However, the menstruation of most patients is basically not directly affected by ovarian cancer.

Note: Since the early symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer are not obvious, it is recommended that women undergo regular gynecological examinations, especially those in high-risk groups such as those with a family history of ovarian cancer, older age, nulliparity or infertility. If any of the above symptoms or signs occur, you should seek medical help in time. You should exercise more on a daily basis to strengthen your physical fitness. Eat a nutritious diet and do not be picky or partial to partiality.