2023-09-01 18:00:00
Many women believe that a Pap smear is enough to detect ovarian cancer. In reality, there is no reliable systematic test to detect ovarian cancer.
Therefore, women with a family history or risk factors must, more than others, have regular gynecological check-ups to identify the symptoms of ovarian cancer as soon as possible. In terms of death from cancer, the chances of survival 5 years following diagnosis of ovarian cancer are 43% according to figures from the League Against Cancer. Because, in most cases, ovarian cancer is only diagnosed at an advanced stage. This delay is because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are not noticeable in the early stages or they look like gastric and digestive problems and are therefore confused with harmless pathologies.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer
It’s hard to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer at the beginning of the disease, because its clinical signs are reminiscent of digestive disorders. Indeed, the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are bloating, pain in the pelvic or abdominal region, loss of appetite due to satiety quickly reached, frequent and urgent urges to urinate. Some women with ovarian cancer also report that they have back pain, that they feel very tired, that they lose weight, without dieting. They may also experience pain during intercourse and suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, constipation, upset stomach, unusual swelling in the abdomen, and significant changes in their menstrual cycle and flow.
The different types of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer actually starts in the cells of the ovary. There are three types of ovarian tumors, which are qualified according to the tissue in which they develop:
Epithelial carcinoma of the ovary : the tumor forms from cells covering the surface of the ovary. This is the majority of cases of ovarian cancer.Germ cell tumors : they develop in the cells producing the eggs.Stromal tumors : they appear in the cells in charge of the production of female hormones.Borderline tumors : they also occur in epithelial cells. Doctors treat them by removing the tumor-infected area or the entire ovary.
Where is the pain when your ovaries hurt?
The ovulation period is a sometimes painful period for some women. During this period, pain is felt in the ovaries. However, it is not just this cause. Just note that pelvic pain is usually temporary. But in some women, these pains can reveal other causes (IUD, sexual intercourse, in vitro fertilization, menstruation). If you experience pain in your ovaries, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor. Because he knows the cause of this pain. Regarding the location of the pain, it is likely to come from the left or right lower abdomen. There is only medical expertise that can accurately define the origin of this pain.
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