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Ovarian cancer is a silent killer

Ovarian cancer is a silent killer, it does not show any symptom, and the changes continue inside until the situation gets worse. It is seen that such type of cancerous growth starts from gentle cysts filled with fluids. It might be of various types but the exact cause is still unknown. Ovarian cancer is a life threatening cancer causing more casualties among women than any other type of reproductive cancer. 
Symptoms:
Mostly, ovarian cancer begins mutely, but some early symptoms include abdominal swelling, pain and pressure on the lower pelvic side, Nausea, vomiting and weakness, back and leg pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. The best cure is early detection. Always consult your medical practitioner for feeling such kind of regular complaints. An appropriate diagnosis and on time treatment can prevent the condition, before attaining a severe stage.

BRCA1 and BRCA2, these two genes, are found to be responsible for ovarian cancer, while women with cancer in family history are more prone to it, be it ovarian or breast cancer. According to the medical case studies, it commonly starts in child bearing age. The ladies with more kids in the earlier age are at lower risk.
 Ovarian cancer Symptoms are indistinct; often the symptoms are neglected due to the confusion or relation to any other cause. When the main problem is diagnosed, the tumor has multiplied to the higher level beyond ovaries.
Some primary Ovarian cancer Symptoms are:
Bloating and feeling fullness quickly
Pain in Lower abdomen, in the pelvic area,
Swelling and a heavy feeling in pelvic abdomen
Build up of Fluids i.e. ascites
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Unusual Vaginal bleeding and discharge
Restlessness
Problem in Digestion as Indigestion
Lack of appetite, Constipation, Increased gas etc.
Nausea and vomiting, Heartburn and difficulty in breathing, 
Weight fluctuations, Increased urination, spasms or burning sensations,
Abnormal hair growth
Ovarian cancer is like a stubborn silent devil, a fifth most common type of cancer, only reflect when hazardous, in advanced stage.
Medical sciences have done many wonders; nowadays doctors are able to detect it through symptoms. The American Cancer Society suggests a consultation with a gynecologist, if you are facing these early symptoms on a regular basis, like bloating, abdominal swelling and nausea, for more than 2-3 weeks. Ovarian cancer replicates very fast and can reach the advanced stage within a year. 
Ovary is the key organ of the female reproductive system, any abnormality in the ovaries may affect the whole system. Ovarian Cancer Symptoms include some evident signs at higher level. Imbalance of hormonal activities of ovaries first triggers the problem of irregular menstruation. Furthermore, it may comprise of fatigue, problem with hair growth, feeling full early, no more appetite and pain during intercourse. All of the ovarian cancer symptoms are so common that they often are experienced by healthy women who have not cancer. 
Though there are no routine screening tests for ovarian cancer, but for the diagnosis your medical practitioners may ask for a screening test, pelvic imaging tests and several blood tests. Other diagnosis methods include a physical examination through pelvic analysis, trans-vaginal ultrasound, CT scans and X-rays. Often doctors recommend for CA 125 blood test or a biopsy.
Some case studies reveal that the women taking estrogen replacement without any content of progesterone, for long periods or the cases of no pregnancy throughout life are at higher risk of Ovarian cancer. Studies suggest that the fertility drugs and birth control pills never intervene with the system and there is no probability of escalating the risk rate.
Aged women more than 55 are more likely to catch the disease. 
The prognosis, treatment success and survival from ovarian cancer depend on the severity of the symptoms, stage of the illness and age of the patient. Proper treatment, early diagnosis, and a healthy life style can change many things. So never overlook the common or minor symptoms, and always consult your doctors for dos and don'ts, as soon as possible. A noticeable thing is that Ovarian cancer is not a rare disease now.
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