Patient's question:
At the age of 82, the grandmother has experienced vaginal bleeding for the past 20 days without any other discomfort. Today, a detailed ultrasound examination of the postmenopausal uterus showed it to be in an anterior position, with a size of approximately 4.8X2.9X3.4CM. The basal echo was uniform, and the endometrium appeared linear. A cystic-solid mass was observed at the right posterior aspect of the uterus, with a size of about 12X5.3CM, clear boundaries, relatively smooth morphology, and a rough inner wall. Small papillary projections were visible, along with slightly stronger echoes covering an area of approximately 4.3X2.5CM. The bilateral adnexa were not clearly visualized.At the hospital, a transvaginal color Doppler ultrasound revealed no other abnormalities, and experts suspect ovarian cancer.
What kind of help is needed: Are women with early menarche or late menopause more prone to ovarian cancer?
Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cancer is one of the common tumors of the female reproductive organs, with an incidence rate ranking third after cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. However, those who die from ovarian cancer account for the second highest mortality rate among all gynecological tumors, posing a serious threat to women's lives. The cause of ovarian cancer remains unclear, and its onset may be related to factors such as age, pregnancy, blood type, psychological factors, and the environment. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!