For the first time  experts warn women of cancer signs that may announce the ovarian  cancer, a very dangerous and unpredictable illness.If you are suddenly  experiencing weeks of bloating, frequently need to urinate,  changes in  eating habits and abdominal or pelvic pain - or a combination of these   - the experts say that it  could be an early ovarian cancer.

"There was a myth about  the fact that there are no symptoms of ovarian cancer and can't  do anything to trace it in its early stage. But  this is not true," said  Dr. Barbara Goff, a specialist from the Washington University.There is no early  screening test but the pelvic exam is considered the main way to detect  ovarian cancer. Experts say that a woman  should consult their doctor immediately if they encounter daily for at  least three weeks  these symptoms:


- Flatulence ;

- Abdominal or pelvic  pain ;

- Difficulty or feeling  nutrition fast saturation ;

- Frequent or urgent  urination;

"But this guide of symptoms is problematic ," said  Debbie Saslow, director of the cancer society study of breast cancer and  gynecological. Many women with these  symptoms might have an irritable bowel rather than ovarian cancer. Also, there are not high  accuracy tests to confirm the existence of cancer at its early stage.  Therefore, a problem raises : treating these symptoms as a hundred percent sure , could lead to ovarian  cancer biopsies or specific treatments that might do more harm than  good.



However, experts have  decided to make this announcement because the sudden appearance of these  symptoms  to an healthy woman could be a very  important clue. An accurate assessment  includes questions about the existence of any breast or ovarian cancer   cases in the family or if the patient has been discovered presenting genetic mutations  associated with cancer symptoms. Women should initially  consult a gynecologist and then an expert in ovarian cancer which will  test her with ultrasound, blood tests and palpation. Unfortunately, none of  them is of great accuracy. Especially blood test,  can be also problematic. Survival rate is much  higher if the cancer is found early, but only one in five cases are  detected in early stages.

Can we  prevent ovarian cancer?Until today,  an efficient method for  ovarian cancer prevention  is not yet known. But, there are some  recommendations on lifestyle, rational diet,  stress reduction are  unspecific risk factors for cancer disease and their contribution in the  development of various cancers, has been demonstrated by multiple  studies on population.There are certain  methods that have proven that a woman can reduce the risk of developing  ovarian cancer.

These include:
Oral contraceptives: several  studies have shown that birth control pills reduce the risk of ovarian  cancer, especially among women who use them for many years;

Breastfeeding and  pregnancy: birth to one or more children, especially if the first  pregnancy occurs under the age of 25 years and breastfeeding are  protective factors for ovarian cancer and decrease the risk of such  diseases;

Tubal ligation: it is a  surgery in which the fallopian tubes are  tied to prevent pregnancy. It was noted that this procedure  reduces the relative risk of developing ovarian cancer. It is used especially for those  with a high risk of ovarian cancer and only after a discussion with your  doctor.

Prophylactic  Ovarectomia: means surgical removal of one or both ovaries. It is a well established  guidance, addressing only to those with a very high risk of cancer. The  surgery eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer, but not the less common  type of cancer called primary peritoneal carcinoma, which is similar in  presentation and treatment of ovarian cancer spreading.