Causes and risks of ovarian cancer

What is ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer occurs in women and it begins in the ovaries. There are two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus.Ovaries produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone and are responsible for producing eggs or ova. A woman with a BMI of 30 and above and is a smoker is at a high risk of developing ovarian cancer.If left untreated, ovarian cancer can damage the lungs, bones or liver and can cause intestinal blockage too. Read on to know more about ovarian cancer and its precautions.

Our body is made up of cells which forms the organs. Generally, old cells are replaced by new cells but sometimes the cells are unable to do so. New cells do not grow on time while old cells do not die. These cells cause an abnormal increase in the number of cells which is known as tumour. Tumours form several blood vessels for its development. It can either be malignant or benign. Of the two, malignant tumour can cause great damage to the body as these cells enter into the surrounding cells.This effect is known as metastasis.

Factors that increase the risk of ovarian cancer are;

1   Women having a BMI of 30 or more

2    Women above 40 years of age are or have reached menopause are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer

3      Late pregnancy can cause ovarian cancer.

4   Drugs used for fertility treatments or estrogen hormone replacement treatment can cause ovarian cancer in women.

5    Diabetes and endometriosis can cause ovarian cancer

6      Hereditary

7      Smoking

Getting timely treatment is far better than regretting later.Regular checkups will help you in understanding your body.Treat ovarian cancer before it damages other parts of your body. Visit gynecologist at Kharghar Medicity Hospital and know more details about ovarian cancer.

Treat your body well .After all you have just one body to live in! Regular exercise, balanced diet and a positive attitude towards life work wonders for you.

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