alert! The “yellow card” warning for ovarian cancer

　　ovarian cancer The incidence rate is only cervical cancer、Uterus endometrial cancer, in Gynecology It ranks third among malignant tumors. Because the ovaries are hidden deep in the pelvic cavity, even if a tumor develops, it is not easy to detect. Ovarian malignant tumors grow rapidly and spread easily, but patients in the early stages are often asymptomatic and are often discovered during gynecological examinations. The tumors may grow to a certain size and can be palpated beyond the pelvic cavity in the abdomen, or complications may occur. By the time they seek medical treatment, they are often in an advanced stage. Symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer may vary depending on the nature, size, age of the tumor, and the presence or absence of secondary or complications.

　　Does ovarian cancer really have no early manifestations? According to statistics, 60% to 70% of ovarian cancer patients are already in the late stage when they are first diagnosed. In fact, ovarian cancer still has some early symptoms. female Friends should promptly detect the “yellow card” warning of ovarian cancer.

　　Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea

　　Most patients with ovarian cancer have no menstrual changes. If the normal ovarian tissue is destroyed by cancer cells, the patient's general condition will be poor and he may suffer from oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea.

　　abdominal bloating

　　Abdominal bloating can be called a "red card" warning for ovarian cancer and often occurs before the mass in the lower abdomen is touched. The reason is that the tumor itself compresses and stretches the surrounding ligaments in the abdominal cavity. Coupled with the occurrence of ascites, patients often feel abdominal distension. Therefore, women with unexplained abdominal distension (especially during menopause) should undergo a gynecological examination in time.

　　stomach ache、low back pain

　　Ovarian cancer invades surrounding tissues, or adheres to and compresses adjacent tissues nerve It can cause abdominal pain and low back pain, the nature of which ranges from dull pain to dull pain, or even more severe pain.

　　Ovarian cancer grows and becomes fixed in the pelvic cavity, and can compress the pelvic veins or affect lymphatic flow, causing the patient to suffer from edema in the lower limbs and vulva over time. At this time, you should think of the possibility of ovarian cancer causing trouble.

　　sex hormone disorders

　　The pathological types of ovarian cancer are complex and changeable. Some tumors can secrete estrogen. Excessive estrogen production can cause precocious puberty, menstrual disorders, or postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. For example, testicular blastomatous cell carcinoma can produce excessive androgen, causing virilization in women.

　　unexplained weight loss

　　As ovarian cancer gradually grows, ascites forms, which can mechanically compress the gastrointestinal tract, causing patients to reduce food intake and indigestion. In addition, cancer cells consume a large amount of human body nutrients, causing patients to become increasingly thin, anemic, weak, and dull-looking.