What Are The Main Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer?
what if I had a normal period and my last pap smear was in January and Feb, and everything was just fine, but I have alot of pain at the bottom of my stomach,and I sometimes have alot of pain when I have sex with my fiance.
September 17th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Since abnormal cervical cell changes rarely cause symptoms, it is important to have regular Pap test screening. If cervical cell changes progress to cervical cancer, symptoms may develop. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a significant unexplained change in your menstrual cycle.
Bleeding when something comes in contact with the cervix, such as during sexual intercourse or insertion of a diaphragm.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Abnormal vaginal discharge containing mucus that may be tinged with blood.
Symptoms that may occur when your cervical cancer has progressed include:
Anemia because of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Ongoing pelvic, leg, or back pain.
Urinary problems because of blockage of a kidney or ureter.
Leakage of urine or fecal content into the vagina because an abnormal opening (fistula) has developed between the vagina and the bladder or rectum.
Weight loss
What Causes Painful Sex in Women?
In many cases, a woman can experience painful sex if there is not sufficient vaginal lubrication. When this occurs, the pain can be resolved if the female becomes more relaxed, if the amount of foreplay is increased, or if the couple uses a sexual lubricant.
In some cases, a woman can experience painful intercourse if one of the following conditions is present:
Vaginismus. This is a common condition in which there is a spasm in the vaginal muscles, mainly caused by the fear of being hurt.
Vaginal infections. These conditions are common and include yeast infections.
Problems with the cervix (opening to the uterus). In this case, the penis can reach the cervix at maximum penetration, so problems with the cervix (such as infections) can cause pain during deep penetration.
Problems with the uterus. These problems may include fibroids that can cause deep intercourse pain.
Endometriosis. A condition in which the endometrium (tissue lining the uterus) grows outside the uterus.
Problems with the ovaries. Such problems might include cysts on the ovaries.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. The tissues deep inside become badly inflamed and the pressure of intercourse causes deep pain.
Ectopic pregnancy. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg develops outside of the uterus.
Menopause. The vaginal lining can lose its normal moisture and become dry.
Intercourse too soon after surgery or childbirth
Sexually transmitted diseases. These may include genital warts, herpes sores or other STDs.
Injury to the vulva or vagina. These injuries may include a tear from childbirth or from a cut (episiotomy) in the perenium (area of skin between the vagina and the anus) that is made during labor.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:52 am
You should really go to a Dr asap then you can stop worrying no good just waiting for us to give you advice, though I will try to help. The pain at the bottom of your tummy COULD be a unerery tract infection,if you go back to the Dr for another smear test ask for a CA 125 blood test.This is the what women should ask for according to the latest info….Wishing you well
jeanne