CT scan
This is a type of X-ray that takes pictures from different angles. The pictures are fed into a computer to form a detailed picture of the inside of your body. Your doctor uses the scan to get a detailed picture of the ovaries and surrounding areas. Before a CT scan you may be asked
-- Not to eat or drink for 4 hours before the test
-- To drink a special liquid a few hours before the test
-- To drink more of the liquid in the X-ray department

CA125 blood test
CA125 is a protein produced by some ovarian cancers. It circulates in the blood and so can be measured with a blood test. Some other conditions of the womb and ovaries also produce CA125, such as
-- Endometriosis
-- Fibroids
-- Pelvic inflammatory disease
-- Pregnancy

Ultrasound
This may be an abdominal ultrasound or a transvaginal ultrasound. Both types of ultrasound test may be used to help diagnose ovarian cancer. It can show whether
-- The ovaries are the right size
-- The ovaries look normal in texture
-- There are any cysts in the ovaries

Internal examination
Your GP may want to examine you internally to see if your womb and ovaries feel normal. You can ask for a female doctor to do this if you prefer. The doctor will ask you to lie on your back on the couch with your feet drawn up and your knees apart. They will then put one or two gloved fingers into your vagina at the same time as pressing down on your abdomen with their other hand. They may be able to feel if there are any swellings or lumps in your ovaries or womb.