On July 5, training on the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer was held, with the participation of all administrative staff (women). Developing a little of what was taught in the training:
Women with early-stage cervical and pre-cancer cancers usually have no symptoms. Symptoms often don't begin until a precáncer turns into a true invasive cancer and grows into adjacent tissue.
When this occurs, the most common symptoms are:
1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after sex (vaginal intercourse), bleeding after menopause, bleeding and spotting between menstrual periods and periods that last longer or with more profuse bleeding than usual. Bleeding after a douch or after the pelvic exam is a common symptom of cervical cancer, but not precáncer.
2. An unusual vaginal discharge (the discharge may contain some blood and may occur between your periods or after menopause).
3. Pain during sexual intercourse (vaginal intercourse).
These signs and symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than cervical cancer. For example, an infection can cause pain or bleeding. Even so, if you have any of these problems, you should immediately consult your doctor (even if you have been having regular Pap tests). If it is an infection, you will need treatment. If cancer, ignoring symptoms can allow the cancer to progress to a more advanced stage and reduce your chances of effective treatment
