Cervical cancer awareness: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention


 

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which connects the lower part of the uterus to the vagina. Many women used to die of cervical cancer. But because of screening tests, deaths have been reduced.

Cervical cancer symptoms

Many women with cervical cancer do not realize they have it early enough because it usually does not cause symptoms until later stages, and symptoms can easily be mistaken for menstrual periods and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Typical cervical cancer symptoms are:




  • Unusual vaginal bleeding, like in between periods, after sex, or after menopause
  • Vaginal discharge with a foul smell
  • Urge to urinate more often
  • Pain during urination
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Pelvic pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Pain and swelling in legs
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Loss of appetite

If you notice any of the above symptoms, talk to your doctor for a medical examination.

Cervical cancer causes

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cervical cancer cases.
Cervical cancer begins when healthy cells in the cervix grow and multiply abnormally. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor. Cancer cells invade nearby tissues and spread elsewhere in the body.

If you get infected with a cancer-causing strain of HPV, it doesn’t mean you’ll get cervical cancer. Your immune system eliminates most HPV infections within two years.

NOTE

Cervical cancer is treatable if you check up early. The treatments involved are:

  • Surgery
  • Radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapy

Cervical cancer prevention

You can easily prevent cervical cancer by getting screened regularly. You can treat it before the precancerous cells turn into cancer. Most cervical cancer cases are due to HPV infection.


Patient explaining to her doctor


Vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix are available to prevent this infection. Vaccination is most effective before one becomes sexually active and available for both boys and girls.

You can also reduce your risk of HPV and cervical cancer by;

  • limiting the number of sexual partners because the greater the number of sexual partners, the higher the chances of acquiring HPV
  • using condoms or other barrier methods when you have vaginal, oral, or anal sex
  • avoiding smoking
  • avoiding early sexual activity

Summary

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which connects the lower part of the uterus to the vagina. Many women used to die of cervical cancer. But because of screening tests, deaths have been reduced.

Know your body and check out any changes in your vagina. Most females with cervical cancer do not realize they have it early enough because it usually does not cause symptoms until later stages. After all, its symptoms can easily be mistaken for menstrual periods and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Talk to your doctor if you notice;

unusual vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge with a foul smell, urge to urinate more often, pain during urination, pain during sexual intercourse, pelvic pain, lower back pain, pain and swelling in legs, unexplained weight loss, or loss of appetite.

If you use a pap smear to check for cervical cancer, and the result is abnormal, this indicates you have precancerous cells in your cervix.

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