Prevent Cervical Cancer with Annual Pap Smears

Although the same can be said about any type of cancer or medical condition, cervical cancer is extremely frightening because it often has no symptoms in the early stages, meaning that it’s often left undetected until it has advanced greatly.

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix— the lower part of the uterus, or womb— that opens at the top of the vagina, and as mentioned above, cervical cancer often has no symptoms. Symptoms that can occur in the early stages include:

• Continuous vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause
• Periods become heavier and last longer than usual
• Any bleeding after menopause

Once cervical cancer has progressed to advanced stages, symptoms may include:

• 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
• Bone fractures

Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women in the world, but it is much less common in the United States because of routine Pap smears. That statistic alone should make women realize the importance of annual gynecological exams. Additionally, a relatively new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is now available— Gardasil is the first approved vaccine targeted specifically to prevent a type of cancer.

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The informational content of this blog is intended to convey general educational information and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.