Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancers in the female reproductive system. It is a \”silent killer\” and its mortality rate ranks first among female tumors. Worryingly, 70% of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which means early detection, prevention and survival rates are crucial. In addition to abdominal pain, there are several other abnormal manifestations of ovarian cancer that must arouse our concern.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer:
1. Lower abdominal and pelvic masses: Generally not accompanied by abdominal pain, they are often felt by oneself inadvertently, or accidentally discovered by a doctor during a general gynecological examination, and are diagnosed as ovarian cancer through further examination.
2. Abdominal pain: Ovarian cancer generally has no abdominal pain, or only dull pain and discomfort. However, when the ovarian tumor twists or ruptures, or is complicated by infection, there may be more obvious lower abdominal pain, or even severe pain.
3. Abnormal vaginal discharge (also commonly known as \”leucorrhea\”): There are many reasons for the odor of leucorrhea, most of which are caused by general gynecological diseases (such as vaginitis), but they may also be related to ovarian cancer .
4. Menstrual irregularity: the menstrual cycle becomes irregular, the interval and duration increase, the menstrual blood volume increases, or the menstrual bleeding is endless, or even menopause, or \”menstruation\” returns after many years of menopause, it is not a real menstruation, but an abnormality For bleeding, the cause should be found as soon as possible.
5. Symptoms of frequent urination and constipation: Because the ovarian mass may compress or invade the bladder or rectum, there may be symptoms of frequent urination, difficulty in urination, a feeling of incomplete urination, or constipation and constipation.
6. Lower limb pain, edema, low back pain, etc. When tumors compress or invade iliac blood vessels or nerves, they can cause lower limb edema, low back pain, and lower limb pain.
7. Late-stage patients may have systemic manifestations such as weight loss, anemia, and fever.
In addition, it is important to understand family medical history. If the family has a history of ovarian cancer or other cancers, the risk of ovarian cancer will also increase. Regular physical examinations and consultation with a doctor are effective ways of prevention and early detection.
How to prevent ovarian cancer?
Regular examinations: Do not eat high-fat foods, have a balanced daily diet, exercise appropriately, keep your mood comfortable, and have regular gynecological examinations.
Child-appropriate age: According to medical data, women of child-bearing age before the age of 26 have an objectively lower risk of ovarian cancer. However, fertility is not only a medical matter after all, and everyone decides based on their personal circumstances.
Oral short-acting contraceptive pills: Epidemiological studies have proven that oral short-acting contraceptive pills can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. If you are a high-risk group, you can consider taking oral short-acting contraceptive pills to prevent ovarian cancer under the guidance of a doctor. occur.
It is best not to smoke: cigarettes are more harmful to the female reproductive system, and long-term smoking is also one of the high-risk factors for premature ovarian failure.
