Gynaecologist shares 'subtle' ovarian cancer warning signs that should never be ignored

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An NHS Community Gynaecologist has shared some of the 'subtle' symptoms of ovarian cancer that should never be ignoredIt comes as March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which seeks to increase knowledge about the disease.

Around 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK each year, according to Cancer Research UK, with more than 75 percent of cases spotted at a later stage, meaning survival rates are lower.As early warning signs can be subtle and 'associated with other common conditions', the Mirror spoke to Dr Susanna Unsworth to highlight symptoms that should not go ignored."I would encourage booking a review with your GP if you are experiencing them," she told The Mirror. "Many of the symptoms are subtle and do not mean that you have ovarian cancer.

But it is worth having them checked out to hopefully exclude any underlying problem."The doctor warns of "key" symptoms to look out for, which include: Dr Unsworth explained: "bloating that does not settle within two to weeks, bloating that is happening frequently without an obvious trigger, and bloating that is not resolving with the usual treatments/dietary changes".The expert also warns of "a new pain in the pelvis, back or lower abdomen that does not quickly settle" according to the expert.

Passing urine "more frequently" or developing "the need to get up during the night to pass urine" could be a warning sign.Any lump or swelling in the lower abdomen or pelvis would be an "unusual" early sign, however the doctor still recommends seeing your GPOther symptoms include a loss of appetite or feeling full quickly, persistent indigestion, change in bowel habit, unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue or abnormal vaginal bleeding.She goes on to explain