He said: “If you have any of these symptoms that are persistent you should seek immediate medical help with your GP.”
The gynaecologist said: “Unusual symptoms include persistent vaginal discharge, unusual or erratic vaginal bleeding, per rectal bleeding, lump in the groyne or neck (enlarged lymph glands), persistent cough or shortness of breath.”
It says other unusual symptoms to look out for are bloating, lower abdominal discomfort and indigestion.
He said these signs can occur particularly in your 40s and 50s, and sometimes can be an indication of ovarian cancer symptoms.