Cervical cancer
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of cervical cancer
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding. For example, bleeding between your periods, after sex or after the menopause
- Abnormal vaginal discharge that may have a foul smell
- Discomfort or pain in your pelvis
- Pain or discomfort during sex
Talking to your GP
All these symptoms can be caused by conditions other than cancer, but it’s important to go to the GP and get any unusual changes checked.
If you’re worried about cancer, it’s important to give your GP as much information as possible about your symptoms: how they feel, when they happen, how long they have been going on for. Tell your doctor you’re worried about cancer, so they can put your mind at rest.
Can I be screened for cervical cancer?
Yes. There is a national screening program in Ireland called CervicalCheck. The Government funds this service and provides free screening to women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 65. Cervical screening is designed to identify those at risk of developing cervical cancer.
You can check when your next cervical screening test is due by entering your details on the CervicalCheck register here.
For more details on the screening programme, contact CervicalCheck directly at Freephone 1800 45 45 55 or visit the CervicalCheck website.
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