You might find it redundant that the list contains both abdominal distension and bloating, but medically speaking, they are different. Bloating comes and goes, but distension is"a progressive increase in abdominal size." In the US, bloating is the most persistent symptom and unfortunately a sign of many other health problems.If you think you may be experiencing one or more of these symptoms, visit your your ob-gyn, who can determine if you need to get screened for ovarian cancer.
, doctors will often perform a full pelvic exam, a transvaginal ultrasound, and a CA-125 blood test. CA-125 is a protein in the blood and many women with ovarian cancer have high levels of CA-125.
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