Cervical cancer is the second most common tumor that affects women, and with regular checkups it can be prevented. These are the early symptoms that indicate this dangerous disease… If detected at an early stage, the patient has a good chance of survival, so it is important to detect it as soon as possible.

The British association Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, which works to prevent cervical cancer, has published a list of symptoms that point to this disease.

Bleeding

The most common and earliest symptom of cervical cancer is unusual bleeding, during or after sex, between menstrual cycles, or after you have already entered menopause. This happens when cancer cells start to grow on the tissue of the cervix. It is especially dangerous if it occurs after a woman has entered menopause. There is no age limit for this type of cancer.

Unusual vaginal discharge

Every woman has a different discharge, so it is very important to notice if it starts to differ in color, smell or density. If it changes, call your gynecologist immediately. When cancer cells run out of oxygen, it can cause an infection that, in turn, causes an unusual odor of vaginal discharge.

Discomfort or pain during sex

Pain during sex can indicate a variety of problems, one of which is cervical cancer. Since this disease often occurs without symptoms, pain during sexual intercourse can be a key sign of its detection. This could mean that the cancer has started to spread to the surrounding tissue.

Pain in the lower back

Having back pain does not necessarily mean that you have cancer, but it can be one of the signs that something is wrong with your reproductive organs. If you often have pain in the lower back, go to a gynecologist.

Unplanned weight loss

Losing weight without effort may sound great, but it does not. If you have lost your appetite and started to lose weight, it is a sign that your body is not functioning properly. If you notice that you eat less than usual and lose weight quickly, be sure to seek medical help.

As the disease progresses, you may notice symptoms such as: frequent need to urinate, blood in the urine, bleeding from the anus, diarrhea, swelling of the leg.

If you notice any of these symptoms, do not wait and seek medical attention, even if you have recently had a Pap test. It is also important to emphasize that this type of cancer often occurs without any symptoms, so it is very important to get tested regularly.