A woman may not experience any signs or symptoms during the early stage of cervical cancer. This makes early-stage detection more difficult as most women do not go to the doctor until cancer has progressed. Therefore, screening and regular check-ups are important for women, especially those who are sexually active.
The signs and symptoms that might be experienced in a more advanced stage of cervical cancer include:
Bleeding from the vagina after intercourse, between periods, or after menopause
Watery, bloody discharge from the vagina that might be heavy and has a foul odor
Pain in the pelvic region or during intercourse