4. Bladder Dysfunction
Urinary tract infections may be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but they’re another symptom of ovarian cancer that you shouldn’t ignore. Some women experience frequent urinary tract infections, while others live their entire lives without ever noticing signs of a UTI. If you suffer from recurrent UTI, then you may not think that its a serious cause for concern.
However, bladder and urinary issues often have a link to gynecologic or reproductive problems, and in some cases – cancer. Urinary symptoms of the disease include urgency to urinate or pain while urinating. If you notice you feel pain or pressure on your bladder, as well as frequent urination and a sudden need to go to the toilet, it may be an early warning sign that ovarian tumors are starting to develop.
If these symptoms last more than a few days, especially after treatment with antibiotics prescribed by your physician, it may be a symptom of ovarian cancer.