How is the bleeding of ovarian cancer?

Not usually: Ovarian ca usually does not present as bleeding. There may be some other problem. Have a gyn md do an exam to try and find out exact reason.

Usually not bleeding: The clinical presentation of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) can be acute such as pleural effusion with shortness of breath or bowel obstruction with severe nausea, vomiting or infrequently venous thromboembolism (VTE}.It can be subactue such as adnexal mass, pelvic or abdominal pain, bloating , urgency, difficulty eating. Symtoms usually non specific , and not correspond to disease stage.

Vaginal bleeding: Ovarian cancer does not usually cause abnormal uterine bleeding. You should be worked up for endometrial cancer or hyperplasia. This means seeing your gynecologist and getting an endometrial biopsy.

Usually not: Vaginal bleeding after menopause usually comes from the lining of the uterus. It can be caused by polyps or abnormal cells in the lining of the uterus among other causes. Anyone with bleeding after menopause needs to see their doctor and possibly get an ultrasound and a biopsy of the lining of the uterus.