Ovarian cancer does not cause many symptoms in its early stages. This is why most cases are not found until the cancer has spread.4 Most women do have symptoms in the 6 to 12 months before ovarian cancer is found. Symptoms that occur in later stages are most likely caused by the pressure of the growing cancer. Symptoms include:
- Ongoing cramps or pain in your belly.
- Ongoing pain in your pelvis or lower back.
- Abnormal bleeding from your vagina, especially after menopause if you are not using any hormonal medicines.
- Abnormal discharge from your vagina, containing mucus that may be tinged with blood.
- Pain or bleeding during sex.
- Nausea or loss of appetite, or you cannot eat normally.
- Ongoing bloating or intestinal gas that is not relieved by home treatment measures.
- Bigger belly size or a lump that can be felt in your belly.
- Decreased energy level.
- A change in your bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea.
- A change in your bladder habits, such as urinary frequency or urgency.
- Weight loss.
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