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There might be a lot you don't know about gynecologic cancers.

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Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs.

Vaginal, vulvar, cervical, uterine, and ovarian are all gynecologic cancers.

There is no way to know who will get a gynecologic cancer. Each type of gynecologic cancer has different risk factors, and risk increases with age.

Anyone who has female reproductive organs, regardless of gender, is at risk.

Who is at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer?

While there is no way to prevent all types of gynecologic cancer, each of these things may help reduce your risk. Speak with your health care provider about what you can do to reduce your risk for gynecologic cancer.

Each of these things can help reduce your risk.

Which of these may reduce your risk for gynecologic cancer?

The Pap test helps find pre-cancers on the cervix so they can be treated. In this way, cervical cancer can be prevented. The Pap test also finds cervical cancer early, when treatment works best. How often you should get a Pap test depends on your previous test results and age.

The Pap test only screens for cervical cancer.

The Pap test is recommended to screen for which of these cancers?

Most women diagnosed with ovarian or breast cancers do not have a family history of either disease. However, if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, your health care provider may recommend genetic counseling and testing. It is useful for a small percentage of women who have a family history of these cancers.

All of the above.

What can you do if you have a family history of ovarian or breast cancer?

Each of these may be a symptom of gynecologic cancer. Signs and symptoms are not the same for everyone and each gynecologic cancer (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar) has its own signs and symptoms.   
But don't worry if you're feeling bloated right before your period or after you eat a large meal. It's more important to notice if you're feeling bloated for no particular reason and it lasts for two weeks or longer. Pay attention to your body so you can recognize symptoms that are not normal for you. And, if you have unusual bleeding, see a doctor right away. You should also visit your doctor if you have other symptoms that persist for two weeks or longer. It may be nothing, but find out for sure.

All of these are symptoms of gynecologic cancer.

Which of these are symptoms of gynecologic cancers?

Any vaginal bleeding after menopause needs to be reported to your doctor. If you have not yet gone through menopause but notice that your periods are heavier or last longer than normal for you, or if you’re having unusual bleeding between periods, talk to your doctor.

False.

It is normal to have some vaginal bleeding or spotting after you’ve gone through menopause.

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All facts from the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/" target="_blank">CDC</a> and its <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/quiz/index.htm" target="_blank">on-site quiz.</a> Quiz imagery courtesy of iStock.

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Take This Cancer Quiz To Do Something Good For Yourself Today

Get the facts! There’s more to learn to stay safe and healthy. Visit the CDC’s Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts on Gynecologic Cancer website for more info.

Take This Cancer Quiz To Do Something Good For Yourself Today

Get the facts! There’s more to learn to stay safe and healthy. Visit the CDC’s Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts on Gynecologic Cancer website for more info.

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