What's wrong with my body?3 Suspected Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Jan 16, 2025
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According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of cervical cancer patients increased from 61,892 in 2020 to 70,109 in 2023.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the main cause of cervical cancer.
High-risk human papillomavirus infections have been reported in more than 99.7% of cervical cancer patients.
Human papillomavirus is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and can be transmitted through all forms of sexual contact.
70-80% of infections disappear spontaneously without special treatment within one to two years, but the risk of developing cervical cancer can increase more than 10 times in the presence of high-risk viruses (such as subtypes 16 and 18).
Typical symptoms of cervical cancer include ▲ abnormal vaginal bleeding ▲ dyspareunia ▲ back and hip bone (pelvic) pain.
Dr. Angela Sarmiento Bentancur of the global healthcare company MyTomorrows"Suspect should be observed frequently when bleeding or excessive menstruation, odorous vaginal secretions, hemorrhagic secretions, etc. are not in the period of menstruation", he explained. Frequent bleeding may make you feel more tired than usual.
In addition, she added that if a tumor causes inflammation of the cervix, it can be painful during sex and bleeding can be observed," he said.
Back pain and pain between the hip bone (pelvis) are usually suffered even during menstruation. But it could be a sign of cervical cancer, Dr. Bentancourt said. Pain is caused by the tumor pressing on bones, nerves, or organs.
In addition, difficulty in urination and weight loss may occur.
Experts advised that because there are cases where there are no such symptoms, they should be checked through regular checkups.
Cervical cancer is almost preventable through HPV vaccination.
Meanwhile, the HPV vaccine can prevent head and neck cancer and penile cancer in addition to cervical cancer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
