Do not ignore these 5 signals of the body, the doctor told the truth about cervical cancer, know and be alert

News India Live, Digital Desk: We Indian women have a habit of postponing minor pain or changes in the body by saying, “Oh, it’s nothing, it will be fine”. Sometimes household responsibilities, sometimes hesitation. But when it comes to health, this silence sometimes becomes very heavy.

Today we are talking about ‘Cervical Cancer’, which is the second most common cancer affecting women in India. Recently, Dr. Meera Pathak has told about some of its initial symptoms, which if identified in time, can prevent even the biggest problems.

The ‘alarm bells’ we should listen to

Cervical cancer, i.e. cancer of the mouth of the uterus, does not occur overnight. Our body starts giving us signals in advance. According to Dr. Pathak, every woman should pay attention to these changes:

1. Irregular Bleeding: If you notice blood spots or bleeding between periods, or even after menopause, then this is not normal. Don’t ignore it.
2. Pain during intercourse: If there is unusual pain during sexual intercourse or bleeding after it, then it can be a sign of danger.
3. Vaginal Discharge: If the discharge has a strong odor or is changed in color (such as bloody or cloudy), it may be a symptom of cancer rather than an infection.
4. Constant pain in waist and legs: We often postpone it because of work fatigue, but if there is persistent heaviness or pain in the pelvic (lower abdominal area), then definitely consult a doctor.

No need to panic, just a little wisdom is needed

The main cause of cervical cancer is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). The good news is that this is the only cancer that can be prevented through vaccines.

What do you have to do?

• Don’t hesitate: If you notice any of the symptoms mentioned above, don’t be shy. Consult a gynecologist directly.
• Pap Smear Test: This is a simple 5 minute test. Every woman should get it done regularly after the age of 30. This test detects disturbances in cells even before they become cancer.
• Vaccine to daughters: If you have girls aged between 9 to 14 years in your house, then definitely get them the HPV vaccine on the advice of the doctor. This will become their security blanket in future.