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What are symptoms of ovarian cancer?



I have not started my period for almost 4 months now. Lately, I have been gaining more weight (I eat and exercise good). I have also been having really really bad lower back pains. I have had to stop what I have been doing and they have bee nso bad that I have actually been knocked to the ground and have had my mom help me into the house. I will be sitting down not moving or anything and I have had really bad back pains. I have also been getting dizzy and nausous lately. It sometimes feels like the room is spinning, it doesn't happen that often maybe two or three times a week.

My question is this a sign of cancer or is this normal?

Can you see a gynecologist? It could be something as simple as adjusting your hormones or something different so dont worry or try to diagnose. Just call and get an appointment.
Go to the doctor you may have more frequent menses and endometriosis, fibroids... a huge list of things. Go see your OBGYN.
Med student
You do not mention how old you are.

Pregnancy and menopause are two conditions that need to be considered if the criteria indicates that.

Any condition in the pelvis can cause lower back pain. Also kidney problems.

Have a gynae check-up it is good practice even if everything is normal.


Ovarian cancer is hard to detect early. There is often no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage.


Symptoms Include

Bloating, a feeling of fullness, gas
frequency of urine
gastric symptoms like Nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
Menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse

Fatigue, backaches.

If your symptoms lasts longer than 2-3 weeks have it checked out.

Scientists are studying ways to detect ovarian cancer before symptoms develop.

here are some links
http://www.medicinenet.com/ovarian_cance...
http://ovariancancer.jhmi.edu/symptoms.c...
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Pelvic pain, discomfort, pressure


Changes in bowel movements such as frequency, consistency


Frequent urination or feeling sudden urgency to urinate


Pain during sexual intercourse


Abdominal pain, swelling feeling full, or bloated


Fatigue that is persistent


Weight gain in the abdomen


Sudden weight gain or weight loss


Keep in mind that these ovarian cancer symptoms may be signs of another illness.




Please see your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms for a definitive diagnosis or further questions.
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