What are the symptoms of HPV infection and cervical cancer?
This is a problem. It’d be easier if high-risk HPV announced its arrival with trumpets and a rash. The high-risk HPV types that can cause critical cancer don’t cause any symptoms. No warts. No blisters. Nothing. Abnormal cell changes don’t cause symptoms either. In fact, the early stages of cervical cancer often don’t cause symptoms. (If there are any cervical cancer symptoms, they may include pain during sex, unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding – especially after sex – lower back pain, and/or painful urination. If you have any of those symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.) Our tip to you: The path to cervical cancer – HPV infection, abnormal cells, and early cancer – is a silent one. Over a period of years your cervix may be developing a problem without you suspecting a thing. That’s why it’s so important to get tested regularly.
