Symptom Sunday – Urinary Changes

This is a common symptom of ovarian cancer and one that most women are not aware of, that urinary changes without an infection can be a sign of ovarian cancer symptom. 

Frequently urinating or peeing, meaning you need to pee more often than usual. Urgent urination is a sudden strong need to pee, making it difficult to delay using the toilet. 

If this is a new symptom for you and persist more than two weeks, make an appointment with your GP. 

Over 70% of girl to women are diagnosed at late stage of ovarian cancer, making it difficult to treat. If the symptoms persist don’t wait go and speak to a medical professional.

Do you know the symptoms for Ovarian cancer? 

The Symptoms are often subtle or can be mistaken for other ailments 

  • Bloating, increased abdominal size
  • Having trouble eating or feeling full quickly 
  • Pelvic, abdominal or back pain
  • Menstrual changes 
  • Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
  • Unexplained fatigue 
  • Unexplained changes in bowl habits
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