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Revision as of 20:19, 14 December 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include:

abnormal vaginal bleeding
a lump that can be felt (palpable) in the pelvic or abdominal area
need to urinate often (frequency)
intense need to urinate (urgency)
constipation
changes to digestion (such as difficulty eating, feeling full after a small meal, heartburn, gas , indigestion or nausea)
feeling of pressure in the pelvic or abdominal area
fatigue
pain in the legs, lower back, pelvis or abdomen
bloating (swelling of the abdomen)
painful intercourse

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 * bloating (swelling of the abdomen)
 * painful intercourse
-* Other signs and symptoms may also occur with some types of ovarian cancer. Symptoms of stromal tumours include:
-* early puberty
-* breast enlargement or tenderness
-* menstrual irregularity in premenopausal women
-* vaginal spotting in post-menopausal women
-* hardening of the tissues of the vagina in post-menopausal women
-* secondary male sex characteristics (such as increased growth of body and facial hair, deepened voice, male-pattern baldness or enlargement of the clitoris)
-* Symptoms of germ cell tumours include:
-* early puberty
-* fever
-* Late signs and symptoms
-* Late signs and symptoms occur as the cancer grows larger or spreads to other parts of the body, including other organs.
-* buildup of fluid in the abdomen (ascites)
-* buildup of fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion)
-* weight loss
-* bowel obstruction
-* buildup of lymph fluid (lymphedema) in the legs