ALMOST one in three women have put off seeing their GP about worrying gynaecological symptoms that could be signs of cancer, a leading charity has warned.

There are five cancers affecting gynaecological organs, causing symptoms like unusual discharge, bleeding between periods or after the menopause, lumps and pain during sex.

The Eve Appeal - a gynae cancer charity - warned that many women may ignore these red flag signs or delay seeing a doctor about them out of embarrassment.

A survey of 1,070 women found that one in three had postponed seeing a GP about possible cancer symptoms.

Nearly one in three respondents also said they would feel nervous, anxious, or uncomfortable speaking to a doctor about gynaecological health issues.

Another 25 per cent revealed they'd feel embarrassed sp

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