Ovarian cancer is a deadly gynaecologic disease found in one out of seventy women across the globe. It being such a grave problem is that there are no conclusive symptoms of the disease that has been come across yet. However, a few general signs had been seen in many women who have had ovarian cancer.
The general symptoms are as follows:
- Pelvic pain
- Abdominal bloating
- Liquid in abdomen
- Change in bowel habit
- Loss of appetite and fatigue
- Change in urinatory frequency
- Weight loss
Many scientific technologies have been tried for early detection, but not the one that has given concrete results. Even if ultrasounds and blood tests available, cancer could have been spread all over the upper body before any solid proof is provided.
There are many risk factors associated with ovarian cancer, but no specific reason is not found yet. The causes of cancer could be:
- Genetic
The mutation in one of the two genes between breast cancer gene one or breast cancer gene 2 is one of the significant reasons for the cause of ovarian cancer in nearly 25% of women.
- Family history of ovarian cancer
Women with no known genetic mutation are still at the risk of ovarian cancer if their grandmother, mother, sister, or daughter had suffered the same problem before. Hence, if a woman is discovered with ovarian or fallopian tube cancer, genetic testing should be considered.
- The personal history of breast cancer, uterine cancer, or colon cancer
There are high chances of developing ovarian cancer in women who previously had breast, uterus, or colon cancer. Endometriosis is also a significant reason for this cancer as under it, the tissues that usually line the uterus grows outside the uterus.
- Increasing Age
The age is not a specific bar for the cause of ovarian cancer. Any woman can be at the risk of developing this problem at any point in her life. However, when a woman reached her mid-fifties, the risk factor increases.
- Reproductive history and infertility
A woman is at the risk of having ovarian cancer if she had an early period or late menopause. Along with it, a woman who had not given birth or had given birth after 30 or had never taken oral contraceptives is also at risk.
So, if you face any of the above symptoms or feel any pain in your abdomen or any other body part, consult with the doctor immediately. Because a small ignorance now can cause significant complications for you and your loved ones in the future.
