There are usually no symptoms with an early cervical cancer. A routine Pap test and pelvic exam are crucial to detecting cervical cancer at an early stage.

Symptoms may include:

• Thin, watery vaginal discharge
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting such as after sexual intercourse, between periods, a heavy menstrual flow, or post-menopausal bleeding
• Pain with intercourse
• Lower abdominal, pelvic, flank, or leg pain
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits