Ovarian Cancer

The Causes and Symptoms

Ovarian cancer is a disease that affects ovarian tissue in the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs (ova) and are also a production site for the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Causes and Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer

Unfortunately, we cannot pinpoint exactly what causes ovarian cancer, but researchers have identified several known risk factors for it. We know that ovarian cancer most often is diagnosed in women who:

• Are post-menopausal.
• Are Caucasian.
• Have a family history of colon cancer, breast, or ovarian cancer.
• Were previously diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Suffer from obesity.
• Used Clomid (a fertility drug) for longer than one year.
• Use(d) estrogen replacement therapy.
• Who have not given birth.
• Have a known inherited mutation of BRCA 1 or 2 gene conformed through genetic testing.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Ovarian cancer is often referred as the "silent killer" because there are no early warning signs, or symptoms aren't noticeable until the advanced stages, when it is less treatable. Early ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague and are commonly chalked up to be related to other, less serious conditions. Early ovarian cancer symptoms may include:

• Changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Frequent urge to urinate

Symptoms of ovarian cancer that usually do not appear until the disease has progressed include:

• Abdominal bloating.
• Pain during sexual intercourse.
• Persistent fatigue.
• Abdominal weight gain.
• Sudden unexplained weight gain or weight loss.

Persistent symptoms that continue for several weeks need to be reported to your doctor. You should not wait to see if symptoms get better or go away on their own. Seeing your doctor early may lead to an earlier diagnosis.

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