Guide To The Causes And Risk Factors For Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer occurs when a woman develops a cancerous growth in one of the reproductive organs called the ovaries, which are responsible for the production of eggs, estrogen, and progesterone in women. Ovarian cancer does not produce symptoms in most cases until it has metastasized to the abdomen and pelvis. Symptoms of ovarian cancer include feeling full quickly, unintentional weight loss, frequent urination, changes in bowel habits, abdominal bloating, discomfort in the pelvic area, and abdominal swelling. An individual is diagnosed with ovarian cancer with the use of CT scans, pelvic ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, pelvic examination, surgical ovarian biopsy, and blood tests.