N | %* | |
---|---|---|
Risk factors for cervical cancer | ||
Having many sexual partners | 132 | 15.1 |
Smoking | 102 | 11.6 |
Not going for regular smear tests | 89 | 10.2 |
Unprotected sex | 57 | 6.5 |
Infection, STI/STD or virus | 48 | 5.5 |
Starting to have sex at a young age | 44 | 5.0 |
Infection with Human papillomavirus | 38 | 4.3 |
Long term use of the contraceptive pill | 17 | 1.9 |
Having many children | 5 | 0.6 |
Having a weakened immune system | 3 | 0.3 |
Symptoms of cervical cancer | ||
Vaginal bleeding between periods | 282 | 32.2 |
Abnormal discharge | 219 | 25.0 |
Persistent pelvic/abdominal pain | 145 | 16.6 |
Pain/discomfort during sex | 78 | 8.9 |
Vaginal bleeding during/after sex | 56 | 6.4 |
Persistant lower back pain | 13 | 1.5 |
Blood in stool/urine | 13 | 1.5 |
Unexplained weight loss | 12 | 1.4 |
Heavier/longer periods than normal | 6 | 0.7 |
Vaginal bleeding after the menopause | 4 | 0.5 |