Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
It is important to pay attention to your body and know what is normal for you, so you can recognize the warning signs or symptoms of gynecologic cancer (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers).
Signs and symptoms are not the same for everyone, and each gynecologic cancer has its own signs and symptoms.
Common Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge is common for all gynecologic cancers except vulvar cancer.
- Feeling full too quickly or difficulty eating, bloating, and abdominal or back pain are common for ovarian cancer.
- Pelvic pain or pressure is common for ovarian and uterine cancers.
- More frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation are common for ovarian and vaginal cancers.
- Itching, burning, pain, or tenderness of the vulva, and changes in vulva color or skin, such as a rash, sores, or warts, are found only in vulvar cancer.
Knowledge is Power: Gynecologic Cancer Symptoms
