Ovaries are the production houses of a female’s reproductive cells/ ovum/ eggs. The reproductive system of a woman will have a pair of ovaries placed on either side of the uterus. Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of ovarian cells within or on the surface of the ovary. Ovarian cancer generally originates in the ovaries and can spread to other organs. Sometimes, it may go undetected until it has spread within the abdominal region.

Advanced stage ovarian cancer symptoms include bloating or swelling in the abdominal region, unexplained weight loss, excessive bleeding even after menopause/ between periods, ovarian cancer pain/pressure in the pelvic area, changes in bowel movements, frequent urination, feeling full quickly while eating.

Ovarian cancer causes can be attributed to the inheritance of genes causing ovarian cancer. Variations in various genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, etc are identified to increase the risk of ovarian cancer. The mutations in such genes will guide the cell to multiply in an unregulated manner to form a mass of cells or tumors. These tumors can impact the nearby tissues and further proliferate in the body (metastasis).

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