Ovarian Cancer Health Center

Early ovarian cancer may not cause obvious symptoms. But, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include:

• pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
• a swollen or bloated abdomen
• nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
• feeling very tired all the time

Less common symptoms include:

• shortness of breath
• feeling the need to urinate often
• unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause)

Most often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but only a doctor can tell for sure. Any woman with these symptoms should tell her doctor.