Vaginal cancer history and symptoms

Overview
Several tests are used to diagnose vaginal cancer, including:


 * Physical exam and history
 * Pelvic exam
 * Pap smear
 * Biopsy
 * Colposcopy

Symptoms
Early vaginal cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:


 * Abnormal vaginal bleeding, often after intercourse
 * Abnormal vaginal discharge
 * A mass that can be felt
 * Pain during intercourse

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Diseases with similar symptoms are the following:


 * Vaginal cyst
 * Vaginal node of endometriosis
 * Uterine fibroids