The “yellow card” warning for ovarian cancer

　　Ovarian malignant tumors grow rapidly and spread easily, but early-stage patients are often asymptomatic and often Gynecology Occasionally discovered during examination, or when the tumor grows to a certain size and can be palpated in the abdomen beyond the pelvic cavity, or when complications occur, it is often discovered by the patient. By the time medical treatment is given, it is often in an advanced stage. ovarian cancer Symptoms and signs may vary depending on the nature, size, stage of occurrence, and presence or absence of secondary or complications of the tumor.

　　Does ovarian cancer really have no early symptoms? According to statistics, 60% to 70% of ovarian cancer patients are already in the advanced 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 bloating (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 menopause Posterior vaginal bleeding, such as orchioblastoma, can produce excessive androgens, 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.