Early Warning Signs Of Ovarian Cancer

The ovaries are two organs, one located on each side of the uterus, that produce eggs. Ovarian cancer begins in one or both ovaries in the epithelial, germ, or stromal cells. The epithelial cells comprise the outer layer of the ovaries, the stromal cells make up each ovary’s structure, and germ cells turn into egg cells. Ovarian cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation in the cells that cause them to divide and grow at abnormally fast rates. Certain genetic variations elevate a woman’s risk of getting ovarian cancer.