What is ovarian cancer? The ovary is a female reproductive organ that produces both hormones and eggs. Fallopian tubes are a pair of tubes that attach your ovaries to your uterus, and they act as the path for the egg to travel from the ovaries to the womb (uterus). Ovarian cancers were previously believed to begin only in the ovaries, but recent evidence suggests that many ovarian cancers may actually start in the cells of the fallopian tubes and then spread to the ovary and grow there. Only those who are born biologically female have ovaries. What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Abdominal bloating Feeling full quickly after eating Pelvic or abdominal pain Changes in bladder function What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer? Strong family history or known carrier of an associated gene mutation (such as BRCA 1/2 or Lynch syndrome genes) Getting Older Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Endometriosis Infertility What are the measures that reduce ovarian cancer risk? Taking birth control pills Breastfeeding Pregnancy Tubal ligation Removal of the fallopian tubes Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries What should be discussed with my OBGYN? New and persistent symptoms, such as bloating, urinary frequency, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, feeling full quickly after eating. If you have a family history of cancer, ask if genetic testing for hereditary ovarian/breast cancer is warranted. Ask what can be done to reduce the risk of ovarian/fallopian tube cancer. If any abnormalities appear on a pelvic exam, ask what further testing is needed. What are the treatment options for ovarian cancer? Women who have been diagnosed with or who have suspected ovarian cancer should be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for further evaluation to determine the optimal treatment options for the best chance of long-term survival. Treatment recommendation will be individualized but often involves both surgery and additional interventions (such as chemotherapy or other targeted approaches). Best Fertility Care Centre, Advanced Fertility Care centre , Ashwini Hospital & Fertility Centre Moondrumavadi K.Pudur , Madurai-07, Maternal & Child Health care.