Cysts and ovarian tumors are a very common disease of the female reproductive system. About 80% of all tumors are benign tumors - cysts. In the absence of control, the cyst can pass into a malignant tumor over time. The control of a specialist does not always mean an operative intervention, sometimes it is enough to observe regularly the behavior of a neoplasm.
Initial Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian tumors refer to diseases that are difficult to detect in the early stages. In most cases, the detection occurs during a routine visit to a gynecologist or an ultrasound examination, without previous complaints from the patient. Observation of the following symptoms is the reason for contacting a doctor:
- Pain, pulling the sensation in the lower abdomen, as a rule, one-sided localization. Depending on the side, a tumor of the right ovary or a tumor of the left ovary may be suspected.
- The hardening or enlarging of the abdomen can be a consequence of the appearance of tumors.
- Sudden acute pain, especially after severe physical exertion, may be a consequence of the twisting of the ovarian tumor . Such pain can be aggravated by movement. It is necessary to immediately seek help.
- Persistent or recurrent pain in various areas of the abdomen is also attributed to possible signs of ovarian tumors.
- Occasionally there are difficulties with urination or digestive system disorders, which occurs as a result of tumor growth.
Thus, close attention to one's own sensations, tracing their relationship to the circumstances of their appearance, will allow timely detection of tumor-like ovarian formations, and hence - will provide the possibility of full recovery.