Ovarian Cancer is often referred to as the silent killer because its early symptoms are easy to miss. However, learning the early signs of Ovarian Cancer can make a difference. These symptoms might seem minor at first but they could be your body’s way of signalling something serious.

1. Abdominal Bloating; this occurs when the fluid starts to build up in the abdomen, a condition known as ascites caused by the spread of cancer cells. Bloating can make your stomach feel tight, full or noticeably larger than usual.

2. Pelvic or Abdominal Pain: when the pain has no clear cause, that’s a red flag. The pain may start off as mild, feeling like cramps or discomfort in the lower stomach or pelvic area. Pain is caused by the growing tumor-pressing organs in the abdomen and the spreading of cancer cells to other tissues.

3. Difficulty in Eating and Feeling Full Quickly; the growing tumour presses against the stomach and intestine, reducing the amount of food you can comfortably eat at one time. Might be accompanied by nausea and discomfort.

4. Urgent or Frequent Urination: this is caused by the pressing of the bladder by the growing tumour, making the bladder full quicker than usual.

5. Pain During Intercourse; dyspareinia is a condition of feeling pain in the pelvis during sêx and can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Pain occurs because the tumour in the ovaries presses organs in the pelvic area, including the vagina and bladder, making interiors painful and uncomfortable…….See More