India, Feb. 9 -- Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers, and it develops due to abnormal cell growth in the cervix, triggered by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The common symptoms of cervical cancer include vaginal bleeding, swelling, pain during intercourse and pelvic pain. However, during pregnancy, some of the symptoms of cervical cancer can be mistaken for complications in pregnancy. Also read | 80% of women ignore these early signs of cervical cancer: 4 things you need to know

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Nidhi Sharma Chauhan, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist said, "There may be a delay in diagnosing cervical cancer during pregnancy as a few symptoms may be mistaken for complic...