Gynaecologic Cancers - Information
Cancers that start in any part of a woman’s reproductive organs.
How to reduce the risk of developing gynaecological cancer:
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Stop smoking. Women who smoke are about twice as likely as non-smokers to get cervical cancer.
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Eat a healthy diet containing whole grains like wholegrain bread and cereals, beans, pulses, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Be physically active as part of your everyday life.
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Go for regular screening - see HERE for more information about free cervical screening​
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Attend when invited for HPV vaccination, noting the following information:
If you are eligible and miss the HPV vaccine offered in Year 8 at school, it is available until your 25th birthday for:
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Girls born after 1 September 1991
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Boys born after 1 September 2006
Anyone wanting this will need to make an appointment to receive the vaccine as the surgeries are required to place a special order...it is not possible to arrange an opportunistic vaccination.
Changes to look out for include:
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
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General abdominal pain.
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Pain during sexual Intercourse.
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Itchy skin around the opening to the vagina.
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Difficulty passing urine.
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Increased abdominal size/persistent bloating.
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Pelvic and/or abdominal pain.
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Changes in the vulva such as a rash, sores or warts.
Worried? Please contact
your GP in the first instance
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