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Ovarian Cancer: 5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore

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Ovarian Cancer: 5 Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore

New Delhi: February 19, 2026

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected early because symptoms mimic everyday issues. Timely recognition enables effective treatment and survival.

5 Key Symptoms

Consult doctor if these persist >12 times/month:

  • Persistent Bloating: Constant abdominal swelling/fullness.

  • Rapid Weight Loss: Unexplained drop without diet/exercise.

  • Pelvic/Lower Back Pain: Ongoing discomfort between hips or lower back.

  • Urinary Changes: Frequent/urgent need to urinate.

  • Bowel Habit Shifts: Constipation, diarrhea, or early fullness after eating.

Cancer Types

  • Epithelial: Most common, from outer ovary layer.

  • Germ Cell: Affects younger women.

  • Stromal Tumors: Hormone-producing cells; often caught early.

Risk Factors

  • Age >50.

  • Family history.

  • Obesity.

  • No pregnancies or endometriosis.

Expert Tip: Ultrasound/CA-125 blood test if symptoms linger. Early detection saves lives.

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