Significance of CA-125 🤔 | Useful marker for ovarian cancer

Significance of CA-125 🤔 While CA-125 is a useful marker for ovarian cancer, it’s not as effective for premenopausal women due to: 🔄 Hormonal Fluctuations during the menstrual cycle 🩺 Benign Conditions like ovarian cysts & endometriosis ⚠️ Lower Specificity & Sensitivity leading to false positives or missed cases Alternative Markers and Methods - What’s Better? ✅ HE4 Biomarker – More specific for ovarian cancer ✅ Multimodal Screening – Combine imaging (like ultrasounds), clinical exams, and biomarkers ✅ Personalized Risk Assessment – Family history & genetics Premenopausal Women 👩‍⚕️ Discuss individualized screening with your doctor 📅 Schedule annual pelvic exams 🔍 Get imaging tests if you have symptoms or risk 💪 #OvarianCancerAwarenss #WomensHealth #EarlyDetection