India, Jan. 27 -- Cervical cancer can develop quietly, without pain or obvious symptoms, making it easy to miss in its early stages. Many women only realise something is wrong when the disease has advanced. From subtle changes in bleeding patterns to unusual discharge, these early signs are often dismissed as stress, hormonal shifts, or ageing.

Dr Hemanandini Jayaraman, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, shares with HT Lifestyle the early signs women should never ignore. (Also read: Fitness expert shares low-effort movement routines for days you're too tired to exercise: 'Even a few minutes of.' )

"Cervical cancer can develop quietly, without pain or obvious symptoms, making it easy ...