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Cervical cancer is common among young women. It is unfortunate that most of these women do not realize that they are suffering from cervical cancer. There are different women who are being diagnosed with cervical cancer on a daily basis. It is advisable to understand the signs and symptoms of this disease in order to seek early medication.
1. Irregular bleeding
Irregular bleeding is among the noticeable signs among individuals suffering from cervical cancer. The bleeding can occur before or after sex. The symptoms normally occur when the cancer cells start to grow in the female tissue located below the cervix. Irregular bleeding is also common among women who have reached the postmenopausal stage in life.
2. Unusual discharge in the vagina
Unusual discharge in your vagina is another sign that you are likely to be suffering from cancer of the cervix. The discharge can be defined by the smell, color, and constituency. The situation becomes worse when the cancerous cells in the cervix start to lack oxygen and the infection becomes more infectious. Although the discharge can be an indicator of another disease, you cannot afford to ignore the same.
3. Pain during sex
The early stages of cancer of the cervix are normally accompanied by pain during sex. Bleeding can also follow when you get involved in sexually related activities. Pain and bleeding are likely to be an indicator that the cancerous cells are spreading.
4. Unusual weight loss
Persons suffering from cancer of the cervix experience unusual weight loss. It is a sign especially when weight loss seems to persist. If you keep losing weight yet you are consuming a lot of food then there are chances you are suffering from cancer.
5. Lower back pain
Lower back pain can be a sign of different diseases including cancer of the cervix. Persistent pain in the appendix, pelvis and lower back is a warning sign that you might be suffering from cancer.