- Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort
- Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea and indigestion
- Frequency and/or urgency of urination in the absence of an infection
- Unexplained changes in bowel habits
- Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
- Pelvic and/or abdominal swelling, bloating and/or feeling of fullness
- Ongoing unusual fatigue
- Menstrual changes
- Pain during sex
- Back pain
IF THESE SYMPTOMS PERSIST FOR 10 TO 14 DAYS, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN, PREFERABLY YOUR GYNECOLOGIST.
Risk Factors Linked to Ovarian Cancer
- Genetic predisposition
- Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer
- Increasing age
- Undesired infertility