![Cervical Screening Programme](../images/logo.jpg)
Symptoms
Early stage of cancer may produce no symptoms at all.
The common symptom is irregular vaginal bleeding, which could occur:
![Between periods](../images/between_periods.png)
Between periods
![During or after sex](../images/condom.png)
During or after sex
![After menopause](../images/after_menopause.png)
After menopause
Other symptoms include:
![Foul-smelling vaginal discharge](../images/vaginal_discharge.png)
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
![Pelvic pain, backache (if involvement of nerve or bone is affected)](../images/pelvic_pain.png)
Pelvic pain, backache (if involvement of nerve or bone is affected)
![Blood in urine or pain on passing urine (if urinary system is affected)](../images/blood_in_urine.png)
Blood in urine or pain on passing urine (if urinary system is affected)
![Leg swelling (if lymphatic system is affected)](../images/leg_swelling.png)
Leg swelling (if lymphatic system is affected)
![General tiredness and weight loss](../images/weight_loss.png)
General tiredness and weight loss
Please note that the presence of any of above symptoms does not necessarily mean you have cervical cancer. They could be the presenting features
of some common and benign conditions.
You should consult a doctor as soon as possible if you develop any symptoms, even if your latest cervical screening result is normal.