What are the common symptoms of cervical precancerous lesions?

Patients with cervical precancerous lesions generally do not show obvious symptoms, or only have general cervicitis symptoms, such as increased vaginal discharge. It is impossible to diagnose based on symptoms and signs alone, and the diagnosis is mainly based on histological examination. Understanding the common symptoms of cervical cancer can play a positive role in the treatment of this disease. So, what are the common symptoms of cervical precancerous lesions?

Atypical hyperplasia of the cervix is ​​a precancerous lesion. It is reversible, that is, part of the lesion can disappear naturally, but it is also progressive, that is, the lesion can develop and even become cancerous. Its reversibility and progression are related to the scope and degree of the lesion. The possibility of mild atypical hyperplasia disappearing naturally is significantly greater than that of moderate and severe atypical hyperplasia. The possibility of severe atypical hyperplasia developing into cancer is significantly greater than that of mild and moderate atypical hyperplasia. Some scholars also believe that mild atypical hyperplasia of the cervix is ​​a benign abnormal proliferation that can naturally turn to normal.

Common symptoms of cervical precancerous lesions:

1. Vaginal bleeding: Irregular vaginal bleeding, especially contact bleeding (i.e. bleeding after sexual intercourse or gynecological examination) and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding are the main symptoms of cervical cancer patients. Cauliflower-like bleeding in cervical cancer occurs earlier and the amount of bleeding is larger.

2. Increased vaginal discharge: white and thin, watery, rice-water-like or bloody, with a fishy odor. When cancerous tissue ruptures and becomes infected, the discharge may be purulent and have a foul odor.

3. Frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating: When the tumor spreads forward, it can invade the bladder. The patient will experience urinary incontinence and frequent urination, urgency, pain when urinating, and hematuria. It is often misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection and the diagnosis is delayed.

4. Pain: This is a symptom of advanced cervical cancer. The tumor extends along the adjacent tissues, invades the pelvic wall, and compresses the peripheral nerves. The clinical manifestation is persistent pain in the sciatic nerve or one side of the sacral or iliac region.