What are the early symptoms of cervical cancer? What are the early symptoms of cervical cancer that cannot be ignored?

The incidence of cervical cancer is very high among gynecological tumors, and it has a tendency to increase year by year and become younger. More and more scientists are committed to improving the treatment and prevention of cervical cancer. Studies have shown that almost 100% of cervical cancer can be prevented through various preventive measures. How to prevent cervical cancer and what are the preventive measures?

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

Increased vaginal discharge: white and thin, watery, rice-water-like or bloody, with a fishy smell. When cancerous tissue ruptures and becomes infected, the discharge may be purulent and have a foul odor.

Vaginal bleeding: The main symptom of cervical cancer patients is irregular vaginal bleeding, especially contact bleeding (ie bleeding after sexual intercourse or gynecological examination) and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. Cervical cancer bleeds earlier and more heavily.

Urinary tract symptoms: After the onset of cervical cancer, early symptoms of cervical cancer may include urinary irritation, frequent urination, urgency, and blood in the stool. It may also cause pelvic and lower limb pain and lower limb swelling.

Cervical cancer prevention measures

Regular cervical smear tests

Cervical coating, also known as cytology testing, is the earliest traditional weapon used to prevent cervical cancer. It refers to taking a small amount of cell samples from the cervix, placing them on a glass slide, and then the doctor studies whether there are diseased cervical cells under a microscope.

If HPV cytology is done at the same time, it can increase the detection rate of early cervical lesions. If the HPV cytology result is normal, it means that the risk of recent cervical lesions is very low, and the next check can be extended for at least 3-5 years.

Gynecological acetic acid/iodine staining examination (VIA/VILI)

Women with a history of sexual intercourse should undergo regular gynecological examinations, which are of great significance for the early detection of cervical cancer. Gynecologists can determine whether there are suspicious lesions in the cervix by applying acetic acid or Lugol's iodine solution on the cervix.

Keep yourself clean

Surveys show that the risk of cervical cancer increases by more than 10 times for women who have more than 6 sexual partners and whose first sexual intercourse is before the age of 15.

Late marriage and late childbearing

Cervicitis and cervical cancer often occur in married women and rarely in unmarried women, which shows that it is closely related to sexual life.

Pay attention to menstrual and sexual hygiene

Pay attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, change underwear frequently, wash the vulva with warm water every day, and avoid using towels, soap, etc.

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, use qualified menstrual pads, get enough rest, and avoid swimming during menstruation.

Avoid cross-infection in public places, including public baths, swimming pools, hotels and public toilets.