“If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of ovarian
cancer (including the four main symptoms:
persistent bloating, persistent stomach pain, difficulty …”.1

Symptoms

What are common symptoms of ovarian cancer?

In Ovarian Cancer Symptoms & Risks: What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition (WOCC) elaborate on:

“Common signs & symptoms of ovarian cancer include2:

Other Symptoms

What can be other symptoms of ovarian cancer?

In Ovarian Cancer Symptoms & Risks: What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? the WOCC:

“Occasionally, there can be other symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as:

  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Abnormal bleeding – Any post-menopausal bleeding should always be checked by your primary health care provider or doctor
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss”.3

In Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? the (United Kingdom) Target Ovarian Cancer also note:

“Symptoms will be:

  • New – they’re not normal for you
  • Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month
  • Persistent – they don’t go away”.4

Symptom Diary

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Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my funny tummy symptoms?

If you would like help to look for a pattern with your funny tummy symptoms, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can identify any patterns, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

In Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: Worried About Your Symptom? Target Ovarian Cancer elaborate on:

“If you regularly experience any one or more of these symptoms it’s important that you contact your GP, even if they’re mild. Your GP should arrange for a CA125 blood test. They may also order ultrasound scans of your ovaries and tummy. If your symptoms don’t go away, go back to your GP or ask for a second opinion within a month.

Tell your GP if one or more relative in your close family has had cancer especially if the cancer affected your mother, father, brother or sister. This is because ovarian cancer can run in families”.5

Who is a GP?

DotS and DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

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  1. Experiencing Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: What To Do If You’re Experiencing Symptoms. Ovarian Cancer Action https://ovarian.org.uk/ovarian-cancer/i-have-symptoms-making-a-gp-appointment/ Accessed: 26 January 2026
  2. Ovarian Cancer Cancer Symptoms & Risks: What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? World Ovarian Cancer Coalition https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms-risk-factors/ovarian-cancer-symptoms/ Accessed: 26 January 2026
  3. Ovarian Cancer Symptoms & Risks: What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? World Ovarian Cancer Coalition https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms-risk-factors/ovarian-cancer-symptoms/ Accessed: 26 January 2026
  4. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Last Reviewed: November 2025. Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms Accessed: 26 January 2026
  5. Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: What Are the Symptoms? Last Reviewed: November 2025. Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms Accessed: 25 January 2026
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