Jakarta - Abnormal cell growth in the cervix triggered by persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection can develop into cervical cancer.
As quoted in the Hindustan Times broadcast on Sunday (9/2), gynecologist Nidhi Sharma Chauhan said that common symptoms of cervical cancer include vaginal bleeding and swelling, pain during sexual intercourse, and pelvic pain.
She stated that during pregnancy, some symptoms of cervical cancer can be mistaken for complications during pregnancy.
"There may be a delay in diagnosing cervical cancer during pregnancy because some symptoms can be mistaken for complications during pregnancy," she said.
He stressed that cervical cancer treatment should not be delayed during pregnancy.
According to him, recommendations for handling cervical cancer during pregnancy are adjusted to the gestational age and stage of cancer.