{"id":5760,"date":"2026-03-03T11:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/?p=5760"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:01:34","slug":"female-prevention-the-10-signals-from-your-body-not-to-be-overlooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/female-prevention-the-10-signals-from-your-body-not-to-be-overlooked\/","title":{"rendered":"Female prevention: the 10 signals from your body not to be overlooked"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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Gynecologic Oncology and Hereditary Tumor Team<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Prevention of gynecological cancers in women relies not only on screening examinations, but also on the ability to listen to one’s body. <\/span>Small signals<\/b>, if observed and interpreted correctly, <\/span>can make all the difference in early diagnosis and treatment<\/b>. In this article we will look together at the main signs not to be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Changes in the menstrual cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bleeding that is more profuse, irregular, or more frequent<\/strong> than the usual cycle may indicate changes in the uterus or ovaries. In these cases, it is advisable to see a gynecologist for appropriate evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Unusual vaginal discharge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal discharge changes physiologically during the menstrual cycle, but persistent discharge of abnormal color or odor,<\/strong> associated with itching or burning, should be investigated thoroughly. They can be an early indicator of infection or other gynecological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Pelvic or abdominal pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Persistent or progressively more intense <\/strong>pelvic or abdominal pain should not be underestimated. They may be related to cysts, inflammation, or other gynecological conditions that require careful evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Persistent abdominal bloating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swelling that does not decrease over time<\/strong> may be associated with gynecological problems, including ovarian cysts or neoplasms. It is important to report this to the physician for proper diagnostic investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Changes in urinary or bowel habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Frequent urinary urgency<\/strong>, pain, or unusual constipation may be indirect signs of pelvic and gynecologic diseases. Specialist evaluation is recommended if these symptoms are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Pain during sexual intercourse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Persistent pain during intercourse <\/strong>may be indicative of underlying gynecologic conditions, such as inflammation or structural abnormalities, and requires medical evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Presence of masses or nodules in the pelvic area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The appearance of masses or nodules<\/strong>, even if pain-free, should always be evaluated. Early diagnosis is critical for the management of any gynecological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>General symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Systemic symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, marked fatigue, or anemia<\/strong> may have a gynecologic origin. It is advisable to discuss these signs promptly with your physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Breast changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nodules, discharge, or skin changes in the breast<\/strong> should be investigated early, as they may be early signs of even oncological disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n

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Prevention of gynecological cancers in women relies not only on screening examinations, but also on …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-care"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFemale prevention: the 10 signals from your body not to be overlooked - Istituto di Candiolo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Changes in the menstrual cycle Bleeding that is more profuse, irregular, or more frequent than the usual cycle may indicate changes in the uterus or\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/female-prevention-the-10-signals-from-your-body-not-to-be-overlooked\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Female prevention: the 10 signals from your body not to be overlooked - 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