Women are at risk for developing gynecological cancers, and its probability increases with age.

1. Gynaecological Cancers |
Prevention and Treatment

2. In Pakistan Gynaecological cancers contribute 12-15% of all
cancers. Common types of Gynaecological cancers include Cervical,
Ovarian and Uterine.

3. General Symptoms of Gynaecological
Cancers
• Vaginal bleeding that is not menstrual bleeding
• Post-menopausal bleeding
• Itching, swelling, and pain in pelvic area
• Abdominal distention and pain

4. Cervical Cancer: Symptoms and
Prevention
• Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods.
• Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual.
• Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination.
• Increased vaginal discharge.
• Pain during sexual intercourse.
• Bleeding after menopause.
• Unexplained, persistent pelvic and/or back pain.

5. Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms and
Prevention
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal distention or bloating
• Early satiety, weight loss
• and / or any change in urinary or bowel habits

6. Uterine Cancer: Symptoms and
Prevention
• Vaginal bleeding after one year of menopause
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding in premenopausal woman
• Vaginal discharge
• Abdominal pain

7. Treatment Options for Gynaecological
Cancers
Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy,
chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and/or other biologic agents. If
Gynaecological cancers are diagnosed at a stage when it is
localized, treatment can be curative and patients can live a long
time.

8. Facilities Available at AKUH for Screening,
Early Diagnosis and Treatment
• Dedicated clinics by Gynecology-Oncology experts
• Hysteroscopy for the detection of Endometrial cancer
• Pap smear and HPV tests
• Colposcopy for the treatment of Cervical Cancer
• Minimal access surgery for early-stage Endometrial Cancer

9. To see more details, visit this link:
https://hospitals.aku.edu/pakistan/AboutUs/News/Pages/gynecolo
gical-cancers-prevention-and-treatment.aspx