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Cervix
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CewekBanget.ID – Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women.
FYI, cervical cancer It attacks the cervix, which is spread by HPV types 16 or 18.
In Indonesia, the number of sufferers cervical cancer fairly high, you know!
Usually girls don’t know if they have it cervical cancer in the early stadium.
Before it’s too late, we have to know a few things symptom which could be a sign that we are affected cervical cancer.
Also Read: Must Know 5 Types of Leucorrhoea Experienced by Girls. One of them as a sign of cervical cancer!
1. Smelly discharge
One of the signs that we have cervical cancer is experiencing a lot of vaginal discharge and smells bad.
Sometimes, the smelly liquid has a color such as pink, pale, brown, and sometimes contains blood.
2. There is a change in the menstrual cycle
Irregular menstrual schedule is normal for some teenage girls.
However, if we experience unusual menstrual cycle changes without knowing the cause, we need to be vigilant.
Changes in the menstrual cycle can be more than 7 days for three months with heavy bleeding.
3. Weight loss drastically
A person suffering from cervical cancer, will experience a decrease in appetite, causing the sufferer’s weight to drop drastically.
4. Swelling in certain body parts
Patients with cervical cancer will also experience swelling in certain body parts such as the neck, legs, and even the face.
Also Read: 5 Important Facts Women Need To Know About The Cervix
5. Pain
Pain in several parts of the body such as bones and pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis is also one of the symptoms of cervical cancer that needs to be watched out for.
Swelling of the kidneys due to cancer can cause pain in the back or waist. This condition is called hydronephrosis.
6. Coughing
If cervical cancer has spread to the lungs, the sufferer will often suffer from coughing.
Because these signs are only known at an advanced stage, as girls we are encouraged to know how to prevent it, namely by doing multiple screening, adjust to the condition of our bodies.
7. There is a change in urination and defecation habits
Difficulty urinating can also refer to symptoms of cervical cancer where there is blockage of the kidneys or ureters.
In addition, we will also experience changes in urination and defecation habits.
Those were some of the early symptoms of cervical cancer that we need to be aware of. Don’t take it for granted, girls!
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