From spotting between periods to bleeding after sex, a gynaecologist explains the signs that shouldn’t be brushed off ...

HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: Click here after reading the article to take the post-test on myCME.com. Up to 25% of all women in the early stages of pregnancy will experience vaginal bleeding or spotting ...

Bleeding after sex is common, and is usually due to vaginal dryness, birth control, or rough sex. However, sometimes bleeding after sex may be a sign of an STI or even cervical cancer. To prevent ...

Cervical cancer — which starts in the internal part of the body between the vagina and womb — doesn't usually cause symptoms early on, but when it grows into nearby tissues. Ignoring possible cervical ...

The cervix can react to infections, poor hygiene, or imbalances in the vaginal environment.

It’s easy to brush off certain symptoms — but ignoring them could be a big mistake. Cervical cancer is a slow-burner that often flies under the radar in its early stages, quietly growing for months or ...

Abnormal uterine (womb) bleeding is a common problem in women. Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur as either a change in your normal menstrual period or as bleeding in between your normal menses. You ...

Adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a less common type of cervical cancer. It can cause symptoms such as vaginal bleeding. Treatment can include radiation therapy and surgery. Adenocarcinoma of the cervix ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

A pilot randomized controlled trial found that vaginal bromocriptine reduced menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, menstrual duration, and cycle irregularity in women with adenomyosis compared with routine ...

Invasive cervical cancer spreads from the surface of the cervix to other parts of the body and deeper tissues. If doctors diagnose it early, invasive cervical cancer is curable. Cervical cancer ...