Symptoms of vaginal cancer are not always obvious. Some people do not have any symptoms at all, but it is important to look for any changes such as:
You may have symptoms such as bleeding from the vagina after menopause, bleeding after sex or pain during sex, smelly or bloodstained vaginal discharge, bleeding between periods, a persistent itch in your vagina, persistent pelvic and vaginal pain and pain when you pee or needing to pee a lot. It is important to see your GP if you have any of these symptoms or if you have any concerns.
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It is not known what causes vaginal cancer, but a risk factor is age with around 40% of cases in people aged 75 and over. Another risk factor is the HPV (human papillomavirus) which can cause cell changes which can cause cancer.
All women aged 25-64 will be invited for a cervical screening test (sometimes known as a smear test).听 This is not a test for cancer but can detect abnormal cell growth.
If you have symptoms, you may visit your GP who may examine you. If the GP cannot find a cause of your symptoms, you may be referred to a specialist for further tests.
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