Ms. He is 36 years old this year. Since the beginning of March, she has always felt that her appetite has decreased a lot.The abdomen is bloated and occasionally has pains . Since there was no other obvious discomfort, Miss He didn’t care much. This dragged on for more than two months, until she found that her period was almost half a month, and her lower abdomen was swollen a lot, so Miss He went to the hospital for an examination.

After ultrasound examination, it was found that Miss He had a huge mass in the pelvis, which could not rule out the possibility of tumor. Later, the pathological diagnosis confirmed that it was indeed ovarian cancer.

Miss He, who was informed of the results, couldn’t believe it. She only felt a little discomfort, and there was no other obvious strong discomfort. How could it be related to ovarian cancer?

1. Ovarian cancer is the “King of Women’s Cancer” and always invades quietly

The latest global cancer statistics report shows that ovarian cancer is one of the malignant gynecological tumors with high incidence in my country, with more than 55,000 new cases and 37,000 deaths each year.

“Because of no specific symptoms and lack of mature screening methods, most ovarian cancers have progressed to an advanced stage when they are discovered.” Professor Wang Jing of Hunan Cancer Hospital used three 70 % to summarize the basic situation of ovarian cancer patients: About 70% of the patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, about 70% of the patients relapse within 2 to 3 years after initial treatment, and about 70% of the patients relapse within 2-3 years. The patient died within 5 years.

Although the onset of ovarian cancer is insidious, and early-stage patients generally have no obvious symptoms, some of them can be found in gynecological examinations or routine physical examinations. , to be alert to the invasion signal of ovarian cancer, seek medical attention in time.

1. Gastrointestinal symptoms

The ovaries are deeply hidden in the pelvis. Symptoms, or only mild localized pain, may compress the digestive system as the tumor grows, causingflatulence, diarrhea, and indigestion etc. In particular, postmenopausal women must not ignore gastrointestinal symptoms. If organic lesions of the digestive system are excluded, ovarian cancer screening is recommended.

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The tissues adjacent to the ovary are infiltrated by cancer, which can easily cause dull and dull pain in the waist and abdomen.

3. Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding

The pathological types of ovarian cancer are complex and changeable, and some Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding occurs when the tumor secretes too much estrogen.

4. Edema of the vulva and lower extremities

With the enlargement of the ovarian tumor, the pelvic vein Compression will lead to poor blood circulation, affect lymphatic return, and edema may occur in the vulva and lower extremities.

Unfortunately, many ovarian cancer patients are not aware of these warning signals in time, and sometimes mistakenly believe that it is an intestinal disease and self-medicate to delay treatment. When the tumor grows further, invades the surrounding tissues, and causes local obvious pain, the disease often develops to the middle and late stages.

Wu Xiaohua, a professor of gynecology at Fudan University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, said that at present, the incidence of ovarian cancer is increasing year by year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released five high-risk groups for ovarian cancer: Women over the age of 50; nulliparous or infertile, with a history of endometriosis Those who have taken estrogen alone for more than 10 years; those with mutations in breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2); and those with a family history of ovarian tumors or malignant tumors. Even if these types of women do not have the above symptoms, they should go to the hospital for gynecological screening as soon as possible, and perform CT, MRI and other imaging examinations, pay attention to regular physical examinations, and do a good job in early cancer screening. check.

Second, can ovarian massage prevent ovarian cancer?

In order to stay away from ovarian cancer, in recent years, some beauty salons have opened programs for ovarian massage and maintenance, which are favored by many women. “Ovarian maintenance” method has gradually been respected by many women. However, Wu Xiaohua experts reminded that these so-called ovarian maintenance methods are not beneficial to the ovaries.

In fact, women cannot feel their ovaries when they lie down. It is born in the pelvic cavity, with the bladder in the front and the rectum in the back. Even if B is overtime, the patient needs to drink enough water first to fill the bladder and squeeze out the gas in the intestines, so that the doctor can see the ovaries. Therefore, the ovaries cannot be touched at all by ordinary massage techniques.

If you just rely on manual massage, it may be a swollen ovary, a cyst or a tumor. If massage is applied at this time, the ovarian pedicle may be twisted, which will affect the blood flow of the ovary. In severe cases, it may rupture, and the patient will feel severe pain and even life-threatening.

Therefore, it is not reliable to massage the ovaries to prevent ovarian cancer, and it may also damage the health of the ovaries. In addition, many so-called “ovarian maintenance” health care products on the market, the main ingredient is estrogen. Too much use can lead to ovarian and breast cancer.

The ovary is not only The important reproductive organs of women are also important endocrine organs, and the estrogen it secretes is crucial to women’s health. Although the above-mentioned “ovarian maintenance” project is not reliable, it is certain that women’s ovaries do need maintenance. , just pay attention to methods and methods, and don’t take detours.

Three, ovaries need maintenance, but don’t take detours

Ovarian function declines The speed varies from person to person. In addition to the influence of genetic factors and diseases, it is more important to have a close relationship with individual life and health care. Bad living habits such as smoking have direct damage to the ovary. Therefore, Lou Jiaoying, Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese MedicineReminds that women should maintain good and healthy living habits, do not stay up late, do not smoke or drink, and maintain a good mood. All are active and effective measures to protect ovarian function.

1. Maintain a balanced nutrition.In addition to adequate protein intake When going outside, the amount of fat and sugar should be appropriate, and special attention should be paid to the supplementation of vitamins E, D and minerals such as iron and calcium. At the same time, we should eat more vegetables and fruits, drink milk often, and pay attention to the combination of work and rest.< /p>

2. Adhere to physical exercise, proper exercise is conducive to promoting metabolism and blood circulation, and delaying organ aging. It should be noted that, Dinner should not be too full, do not do strenuous exercise at night, maintain a harmonious sex life, maintain a happy spirit, and relieve psychological pressure.

3. Ensure adequate sleep and avoid staying up late From 12:00 pm to 2:00 am, it is the time when the ovaries secrete sex hormones the most, so women should pay special attention to ensuring adequate sleep.

4. Keep a happy mood.Dr. Song Xiaojie, director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, reminded that it is easy to live in a state of depression, tension and anger for a long time. It can damage the female reproductive system, showing menstrual disorders, irregular or no ovulation in the ovaries, causing difficulty in pregnancy or infertility. Therefore, maintaining a good mood is also helpful for ovarian health.

Women who want to be young and healthy must first pay attention to the maintenance of the ovaries. Once there is a problem with the ovaries, the whole body will change. Health risks will follow. Therefore, women should learn to adjust the rhythm of work and life, and take time for appropriate exercise and leisure. A happy mood and an optimistic attitude towards life are also of great help to ovarian maintenance. #Everyone can popularize science, there are new knowledge everywhere#

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