Here are the symptoms and signs of the 5 gynaecological cancers. It is important to be aware of these symptoms. Please discuss them with your doctor who can arrange the appropriate investigations to rule out any worrying cause.
Ovarian cancer:
- persistent bloating (intermittent bloating is very common) or swelling
- persistent abdominal or pelvic pain or pain during sex
- difficulty eating, feeling full quickly, persistent nausea
- change in your bowels
- needing to pass urine more frequently or having to rush to pass urine
- heavy or irregular bleeding
Endometrial/uterine/womb cancer:
- bleeding in between periods, after sex or after the menopause
- heavier periods
- abnormal vaginal discharge
Cervical cancer:
- bleeding in between periods or after sex
- pain during sex
- abnormal vaginal discharge
Vaginal cancer:
- bleeding in between periods, after sex or after the menopause
- pain during sex
- abnormal vaginal discharge
- a vaginal lump
- persistent vaginal itching
Vulval cancer:
- vulval pain or soreness
- persistent vulval itching
- a vulval lump
- thickened, raised patches which can be red, white or dark
