Although the symptoms are not necessarily related to cancer, an examination needs to be done.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Cervical cancer can cause severalred flag” or danger signs in the body. One of these danger signs can be pain in the lower back area.
Associated pain cancer The cervix can also appear in other areas of the body. For example, pain in the pelvic area.
The appearance of pain associated with cervical cancer also often accompanied by several other symptoms. Some of these include changes in vaginal discharge, bleeding or pain during or after sexual intercourse, and pain in the lower abdominal area.
“If you notice unusual vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding between menstrual cycles, bleeding after menopause, or heavier-than-normal periods, this could be a sign of cervical cancer,” explains Kate Goodman, Senior Litigation Executive Patient Claim Line. as reported ExpressThursday (16/6/2022).
Women who experience symptoms related to cervical cancer should immediately see a doctor. Although these symptoms are not always related to cervical cancer, it is still necessary to have an examination to find out the problem that triggers the onset of these symptoms.
“Many other common health problems have similar symptoms, but it’s important to keep them checked. Don’t wait until the test is scheduled smear your routine,” Goodman says.
Tes smear is one of the cervical cancer screening methods to determine the health condition of the cervix. Women aged 25-50 years can take the test smear every three years. While women over 50 years old can do it every five years until they are 64 years old.
“Tes smear currently testing for virus HPV instead of testing for abnormal cells in the cervix,” says Goodman.
