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Ovarian Cancer: Early Symptoms To Look Out For- Watch Video

To prevent ovarian cancer one should take oral contraceptives pills, or can go for tubal sterilization.

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Published by: Mini Dewan | Updated : May 7, 2022 9:01 AM IST

  If we talk about the female reproductive system then it consists of two ovaries on each side of the uterus and these almond-shaped ovaries produce eggs or ova and the hormones estrogen and progesterone which are responsible for upholding pregnancy. Ovarian cancer can be termed as the growth of cells which are formed in the ovaries and these cells multiply at a very faster rate destroying the healthy tissues of the body.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer shows no symptoms at first but later on, its symptoms can include abdomen swelling, back pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, and frequent need to urinate. This disease can be treatable through chemotherapy and surgery. Ovarian cancer can be of two types epithelial ovarian cancer and germ cells cancer. If you want to know about ovarian cancer, its signs, symptoms and treatment then watch this video.

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