Is aching ovaries a symptom of ovarian cancer?
I have found a little change in my cycle also I have some pain in both my ovaries and bad back ache on the right side of my back. What can this be?
My mother died from ovarian cancer.
In the beginning, there are very few apparent signs that anything is wrong.
She did not actully have pain in her ovaries, but she became slightly swollen over her abdomen and also was not able to eat a lot.
She had the feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food.
Unfortunately, by the time she was diagnosed, it has spread and this is usually what happens to most women with ovarian cancer.
The disease has spread by the time it is diagnosed because the symptoms are so vague in the beginning.
There are actually not very good tests that can determine the early stages of this cancer, altho, they can do ultrasounds and blood tests but, even these are not conclusive.
More than likely you do not have ovarian cancer and your symptoms are due to possibly a cyst or fibroids on your ovaries or uterus.And you didn’t specify your age, but this cancer usually does not happen to younger women.
You should definitely see your gynocologist and tell him/her your symptoms and fears.
Please take care
Ovarian cancer often has no apparent symptoms.
While what you are experiencing could be signs of ovarian cancer, it could also be signs of an ovarian cyst.
See a Dr and get a diagnosis and treatment.
References :
My mother died from ovarian cancer.
In the beginning, there are very few apparent signs that anything is wrong.
She did not actully have pain in her ovaries, but she became slightly swollen over her abdomen and also was not able to eat a lot.
She had the feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food.
Unfortunately, by the time she was diagnosed, it has spread and this is usually what happens to most women with ovarian cancer.
The disease has spread by the time it is diagnosed because the symptoms are so vague in the beginning.
There are actually not very good tests that can determine the early stages of this cancer, altho, they can do ultrasounds and blood tests but, even these are not conclusive.
More than likely you do not have ovarian cancer and your symptoms are due to possibly a cyst or fibroids on your ovaries or uterus.And you didn’t specify your age, but this cancer usually does not happen to younger women.
You should definitely see your gynocologist and tell him/her your symptoms and fears.
Please take care
References :
Hi Xue, first of all I would consider your age, as ovarian cancer is quiet rare in young women who are still ovulating. It is more common in postmenopausal women. The symptoms you have mentioned sound like they could be from an ovarian cyst. You should keep in mind that ovarian cancer has vague symptoms like pain in the abdomen and back ache, so keeping an eye on these symptoms is always a good thing. Ovarian cancer has been called "the silent killer" for a long time since people thought it didn’t have any symptoms, but studies have now shown that most women experience at least one symptom in the year prior to their diagnosis. I would strongly suggest seeing your doctor and figuring out exactly what is going on, so you can have peace of mind and treat the cause, if there is anything to treat.
The website below which i got this information from has a lot of information on the symptoms of ovarian cancer and a lot on ovarian cysts, which you might find interesting.
All the best.
References :
http://www.ovarian-cancer-facts.com/ovarian-cancer-symptoms.html