are the most important ones.
The cervix cancer symptoms may be:
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
- bleeding when something comes into contact with the cervix (such as during intercourse or upon the introduction of a diaphragm)
- abnormal blood-streaked vaginal discharge
What Should You Do In The Case of An Abnormal Pap Smear?
Though most abnormal Pap Tests are caused by infections or inflammations that can be treated, a new subsequent evaluation is required in order to make sure that the abnormal cell alterations were solved. The treatment options vary depending on the cell alteration level: minor, moderate or severe.
In the case of minor cell changes, the simple medical follow-up (waiting and monitoring), an HPV test or, in some cases, a colposcopy, could be enough.
In the case of moderate or severe cell alterations, the follow-up must be accompanied by a colonoscopy and cervical biopsy. Subsequently, the treatment methods destroying or specifically removing the abnormal cells might be recommended, depending on the biopsy results.