Can cervical precancerous lesions affect menstruation?
Disease description:
I recently experienced an abnormal increase in vaginal discharge, sometimes accompanied by lower abdominal bloating. I'm concerned it might be cervical cancer and would like to know whether precancerous cervical lesions can affect menstruation. So, can precancerous cervical lesions affect the menstrual cycle?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Cervical precancerous lesions may affect menstruation, as these lesions can cause localized cervical bleeding. When this blood is discharged during menstruation, it may be mistaken for menstrual irregularity. Therefore, patients with cervical precancerous lesions may experience irregular vaginal bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, and prolonged menstrual periods. Thus, sexually active women should not only undergo color Doppler ultrasound after menstrual irregularities to check for organic uterine abnormalities, but also receive specialized gynecological examinations to rule out the possibility of cervical bleeding.
