'The Silent Killer': Don’t Ignore These 10 Symptoms



Almost more than 550 women lose their battle against ovarian cancer every year. The most common thing that trigger ovarian cancer and among of the typical causes include age, genetic predisposition and improper use of oral contraceptives.

If women ignoring all the symptoms of ovarian cancer because they aren’t obvious, and are able to identify them before situation gets out of control – they can save their lives. Almost 80% of all women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer when this cancer is already in advanced stage.

Never ignore these 10 symptoms:

1. Frequent constipation
In the early stages of ovarian cancer, the main target is the digestive system and the stomach.  According to Medline Plus, when you feel pain in the stomach area, other symptoms can occur: digestive problems, loss of appetite and gases. If you notice any of these problems, make sure you see a doctor immediately

2. Frequent backaches
In case you are sure that you do not suffer from any type of joint pain or osteoporosis, then these backaches might be a symptom or side effect of developing ovarian cancer.

3. Pain in the stomach and pelvis
If you are experiencing any type of pain in the stomach or the pelvis, don’t ignore. Go and see a doctor immediately!

4. Irregular cycles
A recent research has confirmed that women over 55 years are more prone of developing ovarian cancer. Well, this doesn’t mean that young women are completely safe. Girls that haven’t got their first cycle. Are more susceptible to ovarian cancer.

5. Frequent exhaustion for no reason

Women suffering from ovarian cancer often experience nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, poor appetite and feeling tired all the time – Almost 80% of women have at least one of these symptoms before the ovarian cancer is detected.

6. Getting full easily
Most women usually think that feeling of fullness is a digestive problem. But they are wrong, this is another common symptom of ovarian cancer. If you experience this symptom, make sure you see a doctor immediately!

7. Pain during sexual intercourse
According to the Medical News Today magazine, pain during sexual intercourse is another strong symptom and sign that you are in the early stages of ovarian cancer. This is accompanied by a frequent urgent need to urinate, and you will feel pain and pressure in the pelvic area. It doesn’t matter if the pain is less or more painful – If you experience this, make sure you see a doctor immediately!

8. Vomiting
According to Jeffrey Stern, a famous American gynecologist, that ovarian cancer is commonly accompanied by constipation in women. Eventually, this situation leads to nausea, vomiting and weigh loss.

9. Bloated stomach
If you notice that your belly swells like the one of a pregnant lady, then you should see a doctor immediately. This is another serious sign that you have ovarian cancer.

10. Excessive growth of hair and dark hair
Well, even though this is not a common symptom of ovarian cancer we should not ignore it. However, that instead of excessive hair growth some women are noticing hair loss.

To all the women in the world: if you notice any of these early signs or symptoms of ovarian cancer, make sure you see a doctor immediately. We really hope you enjoyed this post and please share it with your friends and family. Thank You.


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