Ovarian Cancer is "the silent killer" so you need to . . .

. . . watch for any of these symptoms:

Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort
Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea, and indigestion
Frequency and/or urgency of urination in the absence of an infection
Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
Pelvic and/or abdominal swelling, bloating and/or feeling of fullness
Ongoing unusual fatigue
Unexplained changes in bowel habits

If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, ask your doctor for a combination pelvic/rectal exam, a CA-125 blood test, and transvaginal ultrasound.

REMEMBER: A Pap Test WILL NOT detect ovarian cancer. However, the CA-125 blood test usually will BUT most insurance companies won't pay for it unless you have reason to suspect ovarian cancer. I recently asked my doctor for a prescription for a CA-125 blood test and she wrote it with the understanding that I'll have to pay the $148 myself. Seems like a worthwhile expenditure of funds to me.