6 yellow card warnings from ovarian cancer

　　Because the ovaries are hidden deep in the pelvic cavity, even if a tumor develops, it is not easy for people to detect it. According to statistics, 60% to 70% of patients are already in the advanced stage when they are first diagnosed with symptoms. Therefore, people should discover in time ovarian cancer A "yellow card" warning was shown.

　　1. Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea

　　Most patients with ovarian cancer have no menstrual changes. If the normal ovarian tissue is destroyed by cancer cells, the patient's general condition will be poor and he may suffer from oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea.

　　2. Abdominal bloating

　　Abdominal bloating can be called a "red card" warning for ovarian cancer and often occurs before the mass in the lower abdomen is touched. The reason is that the tumor itself compresses and stretches the surrounding ligaments in the abdominal cavity. Coupled with the occurrence of ascites, patients often feel abdominal distension. Therefore, women with unexplained abdominal bloating (especially during menopause) should promptly undergo Gynecology examine.

　　3.stomach ache、low back pain

　　Ovarian cancer infiltrates surrounding tissues, or adheres to and compresses adjacent tissues nerve It can cause abdominal pain and low back pain, the nature of which ranges from dull pain to dull pain, or even more severe pain.

　　4. Edema of lower limbs and vulva

　　Ovarian cancer grows and becomes fixed in the pelvic cavity, and can compress the pelvic veins or affect lymphatic return. Over time, the patient may develop edema in the lower limbs and vulva. At this time, you should think of the possibility of ovarian cancer causing trouble.

　　5. Sex hormone disorders

　　The pathological types of ovarian cancer are complex and changeable. Some tumors can secrete estrogen. Excessive estrogen production can cause precocious puberty, Menstrual disorders or menopause Posterior vaginal bleeding. In the case of testicular blastomatous cell carcinoma, excessive androgen production may occur, causing the female Appear male signs of transformation.

　　6. Unexplained weight loss

　　As ovarian cancer gradually grows, ascites forms, which can mechanically compress the gastrointestinal tract, causing patients to reduce food intake and indigestion. In addition, cancer cells consume a large amount of human body nutrients, causing patients to become increasingly thin, anemic, weak, and dull-looking.