10 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Should Not Ignore

6. Heavier and Longer Menstrual Periods

Menstrual periods that are heavier and longer than normal are another common warning sign of cervical cancer. Irritation of the cervix, possibly due to the spread of cervical cancer, can cause this problem.

Bleeding is considered heavy if you have to change sanitary napkins or tampons more often than once every 2 hours.

Apart from cancer, heavy bleeding can be due to a hormonal imbalance, fibroids, polyps, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis or thyroid, liver or kidney disease. It can even happen due to certain medications.