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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: December 08, 2003

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Other Names:

cancer of the ovaries, ovarian carcinoma

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

  • often, no symptoms

  • unusual abdominal feeling of fullness

  • pelvic discomfort

  • unexplained indigestion, gas, or bloating

  • pain during sexual intercourse

  • abnormal bleeding
  • swelling and/or pain in the abdomen

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Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Ovarian Cancer and other women's health conditions.

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