March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

OVARIAN CANCER HAS FOUR MAIN SYMPTOMS:

Persistent stomach pain

Persistent bloating

Difficulty eating/feeling full more quickly

Needing to wee more frequently

These can also be symptoms of other, less serious, conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome so if you’re experiencing them it doesn’t necessarily mean you have ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer symptoms might also include: indigestion, back pain, changes in bowel habits (going more often or a lot less), unexplained weight loss, post-menopausal vaginal bleeding, and extreme tiredness for no obvious reason.

IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE:

Persistent

Severe

Frequent

Out of the ordinary

Make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible. Keep a record of the symptoms you are experiencing and have your notes to hand when you speak to your doctor, to help them make a diagnosis.

For further information on Ovarian Cancer please click here to visit the NHS website.