Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Can guys get ovarian cancer?

I was watching a health documentary and they mentioned ovarian cancer. It made me wonder, since men and women share many conditions, can guys also get ovarian cancer? Is it just a very rare type in men?

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Sandeep Banerjee Sandeep Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Ovarian cancer specifically affects ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system, so biological men cannot get it. However, if you are experiencing abdominal swelling or pain, you should consult a doctor at a good hospital like Apollo. They can run the right diagnostic tests to find the actual cause.

Meena Solanki Meena Solanki Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

No, biological males do not have ovaries, so this cancer is not possible for them. If a male family member has severe stomach pain, please do not try home remedies like ajwain water. Take them to a proper clinic to see what is actually causing the discomfort.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Biologically, men do not have ovaries, so they cannot get ovarian cancer. But as my doctor explained, men can carry the BRCA gene mutations that are linked to ovarian cancer in women. This means a man can pass this genetic risk to his daughters, which is an important medical fact to know.

Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

No, biological men cannot get ovarian cancer. But for men, keeping up with core workouts and active walking is great for prostate and digestive health. Staying fit helps prevent many other male-specific health issues, so keep moving.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yaar, actually men don't have ovaries, so they can't get ovarian cancer at all. But if you are feeling bloated or have weird stomach pain, it's probably just acidity or some gastric issue. Go show a doctor and clear the doubt, chill.

Rajesh Saxena Rajesh Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Since men do not possess ovaries, they cannot contract ovarian cancer. However, if you are asking because of lower abdominal pain or groin discomfort, please get it checked for safety. It could be a hernia, prostate issue, or something else that needs a professional scan.

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S. K. Swamy S. K. Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In all my years, I have only seen this cancer affect women, as men do not have ovaries. If there is some other health worry behind this question, please speak to an experienced family doctor. They will guide you properly without any confusion.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I know how stressful it is when you hear about cancer and start worrying if it can affect you or your male partner. Biological men cannot get ovarian cancer as they lack those organs. Rest assured, and try not to let health anxiety get the better of you.

Simran Johar Simran Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ovarian cancer only affects biological women since men don't have ovaries! 🌸 But yes, men should still be very aware of their own health and go for regular checkups. Take care!

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