Types of gynaecological cancers
- Cervical - most common after breast
- Endometrial
- Ovarian
- Vulval
- The most common symptom of cervical cancer is Abnormal bleeding such as intermenstrual ie bleeding in between menses, after sex, after a pelvic examination or after menopause.
- unusual discharge
- Pelvic pain
- Painful urination
- No symptoms during the early stage of cancer.
Endometrial cancer:
- Unusual vaginal bleeding during or after menopause
- Pelvic pain, pelvic pain and weight loss
Ovarian cancer:
- Abdominal bloating and pain
- Fatigue
- Increase in abdominal girth
- Bowel disturbances
- Back pain
Vulval cancer:
- Continuous itching on the vulva
- Thickened, raised, red, white or dark patches on the skin of the vulva
- Pain or soreness
- Visible growth
- vaginal discharge or bleeding
- Lump in the groin