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 the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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