Bloating

• Two common symptoms of ovarian cancer are bloating and a feeling of fullness. Another related symptom is increased urinary frequency.
  
  

Pain

• Ovarian cancer can also cause pelvic pain, particularly during sex.
  
  

Blood Tests

• Serum electrolyte levels as well as a complete blood count should be checked for any woman for which ovarian cancer is suspected.
  
  

Other Blood Tests

• Young women who are suspected of having an ovarian tumor should have their alpha fetoprotein and lactate dehydrogenase levels checked, as this may signal a germ cell tumor. The protein marker CA-125 can also be used to screen for an ovarian tumor.
  
  

Other Tests

• The best way to diagnose ovarian cancer is via a pelvic exam followed by a CT scan or a trans-vaginal ultrasound to look for ovarian masses.