Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus(womb). The cervix looks like a donut that connects the uterus to the opening of the vagina.
It takes place when precancerous cells start to develop in the cells of your cervix. Although not all precancerous cells will develop into cancer, it is crucial to identify these unfavourable cells and treat them before they have a chance to do so if you want to avoid cervical cancer.
What is the most typical cervical cancer warning signs and symptoms?
Early stages of cervical cancer are typically difficult to diagnose because they lack symptoms. It may take several years before cervical cancer symptoms appear. The greatest strategy to prevent cervical cancer is to find abnormal cells during testing for the disease.
Signs and Symptoms of Stage 1 cervical cancer might include:
*Vaginal discharge that is watery or bloody and may be heavy with a foul odor *Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between menstrual periods, or after menopause. *Menstrual periods may be heavier and last longer than normal.
What Causes Cervical Cancer. Most cervical cancers are caused by the virus HPV, a sexually transmitted infection. HPV spreads through sexual contact (anal, oral, or vaginal) and can lead to cancer. Most people will get HPV at some point in their lives and not realize it because their bodies fight the infection, but where your body can’t fight the infection, it can cause the cells of your cervix to change to cancerous cells.
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