Types of cancer seen in women

It is important to take into account the signals given by the post-menopausal body for early diagnosis of female genital cancers, which are sometimes very specific, sometimes very common. To evaluate the small tips, early diagnosis It can be quite useful for SI.

Genital cancers that threaten women include the uterus, cervix, ovaries, vagina and external genital cancers. Neolife Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Op. Dr. Gonca Saraç, "Female genital cancers; it can occur in a marked way, such as bleeding in the postmenopausal period, and sometimes with little sense of bloating in the back. Female cancers while the cancer of the uterus and cervix is ​​recognized earlier, the cancer of the ovary is among the most recognizable types of cancer, "he says, and especially marks the signs that women after menopause should report to their doctors:

one. Abnormal vaginal bleeding; it is not normal for bleeding to occur after menopause. In addition, if there is a lot of bleeding during menstruation, bleeding after menstruation and after the relationship is absolutely necessary to apply to the doctor.

2nd. Pain in the abdomen, waist, and groin; menstrual pain, menstrual and ovarian cancers that do not go beyond menstrual period.

3. Changes in the habits of the digestive system; constipation, gas, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion complaints such as intestinal pressure on the abdominal masses can be indicative.

4. Changes in the urinary tract; frequent urination, a feeling of pressure in the belly, difficulty in urinating, a sign of an immaturity in the abdomen.

5. Swelling, gas, bloating feeling and increased waist size; ovarian cancer, and fluid that accumulates in the abdomen.

6. Burning and itching that do not go through the genital area, color changes in the genital area, wounds and swelling may be related to external genital cancer.

7. Genital discharge; bloody, dark and malodorous discharge usually shows an infection, but also can be a symptom of cancer of the uterus and cervix.

8. Swelling in the legs; leg swelling without cause, genital discharge and pain, cancer of the cervix can be a sign.

9. Abnormal bleeding following birth and fall may be due to cancers caused by pregnancy tissues.

10. The emergence of androgenic effects such as male-pattern hair loss and abnormal hair growth can be indicative of ovarian-derived tumors.

Saraç said that the complaints related to the whole body are important besides the regional indications, and he also points out the following points:

• Weight loss; if food habits have not changed, people with weight loss should be followed up on an unexplained basis.

• Loss of appetite; loss of appetite, accompanied by a constant swelling in the back, can be a sign of ovarian cancer.

• Weakness; long-term fatigue that does not go to rest can be a sign of serious illness.

• Fire; 7 days long, long-suffering fire is needed to be investigated.

If the above complaints continue for 2 weeks or more, it is recommended to seek medical advice. Most of these symptoms may be due to other reasons, and it is very important to include gynecological cancers in the diagnosis list.