These Are The Most Common Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer

One woman dies every 10 hours from the disease. - by Lauren Williamson

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Approximately 1,500 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, the majority of whom have an advanced stage of the disease. It can be a difficult disease to diagnose as the symptoms are often dismissed or attributed to other health issues.

However, women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer often report the following signs:

Abdominal or pelvic pain
Needing to urinate often or urgently
Increased abdominal size or persistent bloating
Feeling full after eating a small amount

Other symptoms also include:

Changes to your bowel habits
Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Back pain or cramps
Indigestion or nausea
Excessive fatigue
Pain during sex

Speak to a doctor if you've noticed unusual or persistent symptoms like theses. Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed through a combination of tests and examinations.

Lauren Williamson

Lauren Williamson is a digital writer, editor and social media fiend who's a huge fan of tackling new wellness trends, eating her way through foreign countries and getting worked up over politics.