Can you feel your cervix?

The cervix is ​​located deep in the vagina and can usually be touched by yourself, but it is generally not recommended to put your hand deep into the vagina, as this may cause gynecological inflammation. The round, strong, and smooth fleshy pillar you described should be the cervix. There is a small round opening in the center of the cervix that leads to the uterine cavity.

1. Can you feel cervical cancer yourself?

Cervical cancer occurs all over the world and is one of the most common cancers in the human body. It not only ranks first among cancers of the female reproductive organs, but is also the most common cancer among various malignant tumors in women. Can you feel cervical cancer yourself?

The cervix is ​​located quite deep away from the vaginal opening and you cannot feel it yourself. You can only go to a regular hospital for examination in time when you experience some discomfort symptoms to confirm whether you have cervical cancer.

If you touch it with your hands, not only will you not be able to tell whether you have cervical cancer, but you will also introduce some bacteria into your body. Once the body is infected by bacteria, it will cause some diseases or aggravate the symptoms of cervical cancer. Therefore, do not touch it with your hands. If any discomfort occurs, go to the hospital for examination in time.

Can you feel cervical cancer yourself?

2. Early symptoms of cervical cancer

Contact bleeding

After sexual intercourse or straining due to constipation, the vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) is mixed with drops of blood, sometimes in the form of streaks, and sometimes dark red. Women who are over 30 years old, have given birth and are living with their spouse, and suddenly experience vaginal spotting after sexual intercourse should take it as an early sign of cervical cancer and take it seriously.

Irregular vaginal bleeding

It manifests as minor non-menstrual vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods and vaginal bleeding after menopause. The former is easily regarded as irregular menstruation, while the latter is easily regarded as a symptom of menopause. However, this irregular vaginal bleeding is indeed seen in the early stages of cervical cancer and is the patient's first symptom.

Abnormal vaginal discharge

Most of the symptoms are increased vaginal discharge, accompanied by changes in color and odor. Symptoms of increased leucorrhea usually appear later than contact bleeding. Initially it is normal in color and taste, and gradually turns into serous secretions. In the late stage of cervical cancer, there may be rice-water-like or watery leucorrhea.