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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Symptoms of | Symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge and pelvic pain. | ||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Early cervical cancers usually | Early cervical cancers usually asymptomatic. When the cancer grows larger, women may notice one or more of these symptoms: | ||
*Abnormal [[vaginal bleeding]] | *Abnormal [[vaginal bleeding]] | ||
**[[Bleeding]] that occurs between regular menstrual periods | **[[Bleeding]] that occurs between regular menstrual periods | ||
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**Menstrual periods that last longer and are heavier than before | **Menstrual periods that last longer and are heavier than before | ||
**Bleeding after going through menopause | **Bleeding after going through menopause | ||
*Increased vaginal discharge | *Increased vaginal discharge | ||
*[[Pelvic pain]] | *[[Pelvic pain]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge and pelvic pain.
History and Symptoms
Early cervical cancers usually asymptomatic. When the cancer grows larger, women may notice one or more of these symptoms:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods
- Bleeding after sexual intercourse, douching, or a pelvic exam
- Menstrual periods that last longer and are heavier than before
- Bleeding after going through menopause
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pelvic pain
- Pain during sex
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Pelvic pain
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Single swollen leg
- Heavy bleeding from the vagina
- Leaking of urine or feces from the vagina,[1]
- Bone fractures