symptoms of cervical cancer

[kay2486]

what are the symptoms of cervical cancer? im on the depo and i have the injection when im on my period so the day after the needle periods stop, but i noticed after ive had intercourse i can see i tiny bit of blood of tissue but no more after that, could this be left over blood, this only happens when i first have the injection and only the first three times after intercourse, what should i do?

[Bridget A. Hewitt, RN]

Hi and thanks for using the forum.

You ask a very important question because generally speaking, early cervical cancer does not have any signs and symptoms.  This is why cervical cancer screening - pelvic exam and PAP- is so important.  So regular visits to your OB-GYN (usually yearly but follow the recommendations of your OB/GYN) are the best way to prevent and diagnose cervical cancer.  Some later symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding (as in after intercourse, between periods or after menopause) and pelvic pain.  

The bleeding you have described sounds normal.  It is not uncommon to have some bleeding on the Depo shot- especially how you described it.  If you are very concerned,  you could call your OB/GYN, but as long as you are up to date with your Pap's and they have been OK, then this is most likely nothing.  Good luck.

Bridget

[kay2486]

when you say bleeding after intercourse how long does it last? ive never had  my smear test only swabs for a coil, i had 2nd depo at ten week instead of 12 the bleeding was settled but ive just remembered this depo i had at twelve weeks so its gone cuckoo again, im going see doc just to be safe, thanks for replying