Cervical cancer, if diagnosed in the early stages, can be treated and even cured. Besides the test, it is recommended that a woman recognizes the early warning signs and symptoms that may lead to cervical cancer. Women are hesitant to talk about any of the signs they may see. One needs to talk to their primary care provider or gynecologist, which will ask relevant questions, conduct an examination and conduct a test.

Screening Tests
Many of the early warning signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are common, but they are not a cause for alarm. Many times the conditions like infections are not serious but require proper treatment. To find out the underlying cause, one needs to see a doctor to ascertain what the issue is and to treat it properly.

Regular screening requires routine pap tests to check for abnormal cells in the cervix. Women are advised to start getting a pap test from the age of 21. They need to get an OB/GYN exam done.

A Pap test is the most effective and reliable cancer screening method. It may not detect abnormal cases. The HPV test detects high-risk HPV strains in women, which may lead to cervical tumors and is for women above the age of 30.

This test is also not 100% completely accurate. It detects cervical cancer in early stages, which is treatable. Many women get concerned when seeing unusual discharge and bleeding from the vagina. Pain and pressure in the Pelvic region would prompt women to seek help. These are signs that there is something serious happening.

The common early warning signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are

• Abdominal bloating
• Frequent urination
• Fatigue, which is unexplained
• Abdominal pain
• Lower back pain

These signs often do not register and seem common enough. Almost every woman has experienced abdominal bloating during menstrual cycles. While postmenopausal, feel the need to urinate often. Many juggle a lot of activities and feel extremely tired. It is important that women understand their own bodies and know what feels normal. Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods or after menopause, one should keep track of the duration, heaviness, if there is abdominal pain and/or back pain.

Causes and Symptoms
Signs of cancer become visible only when it gets advanced. Causes of cervical cancer include

• HIV,
• Organ transplant
• Giving birth to many children
• STIs
• Use of contraceptives
• Multiple sexual partners
• Smoking

Cervical cancer is not found among young people, it is found among middle-aged people over 35 and above and is dependent on routine screenings and different scenarios.

Women should seek medical care if they notice a new symptom that does not seem to go away, such as

• Menstrual bleeding which is heavy and longer than usual
• light bleeding or blood spots in between periods
• bleeding after pelvic examination, intercourse or douching
• persistent back pain, pelvic pain
• Increased vaginal discharge

If one experiences any of these symptoms, they need to talk to a doctor and take various tests to diagnose the problem and its cause. Many women with early warning signs of cervical cancer may not show any symptoms that may prompt them to discuss it with the doctor.