Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

General information about symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. Furthermore, symptoms of Ovarian Cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.

List of symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Ovarian Cancer includes:

• No early symptoms - there are no major symptoms until late in development
• Vague symptoms
• Abdominal symptoms - often from the spread of ovarian cancer to abdominal areas
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Abdominal pain
  • Early satiety
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal mass
  • Ascites (fluid in the abdominal cavity)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Lack of appetite
• Dyspepsia
• Malaise
• Urinary frequency
• Weight change - either a gain or loss can occur
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Loss of energy
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Deepening voice
• Hair growth

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: There are usually no obvious symptoms of ovarian cancer. Women complain about vague symptoms including abdominal swelling or bloating, generalized abdominal discomfort, early satiety, lack of appetite, dyspepsia, malaise, urinary frequency or weight change (either gain or loss). Women may develop unexplained ascites (fluid in the abdominal cavity) which contributes to the abdominal discomfort. Because the symptoms are not unique to ovarian cancer, the disease can be difficult to identify and diagnose.¹

Ovarian cancer often shows no obvious signs or symptoms until late in its development. Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:

• General abdominal discomfort and/or pain (gas, indigestion, pressure, swelling, bloating, cramps)

• Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or frequent urination

• Loss of appetite

• Feeling of fullness even after a light meal

• Weight gain or loss with no known reason

• Abnormal bleeding from the vagina

More symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Ovarian Cancer, underlying causes of Ovarian Cancer, associated conditions for Ovarian Cancer, risk factors for Ovarian Cancer, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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