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Cervical Cancer

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Cervical Cancer

  • Develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina)
  • The second most common cancer in India.
  • 99% caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection – an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact·  If infection persists, it can cause cervical cancer.

Dangerous Facts

  • India has the highest incidence of cervical cancer in Asia
  • It is the second most common cancer in India after breast cancer
  • India recorded 1 in 5 cervical cancer cases·
  • Out of that – 1 in 4 deaths due to cervical cancer in India
Cervical Cancer

Risk factors

Risk factors

  • Low age at marriage, early age at first intercourse,
  • Multiple sexual partners
  • Smoking
  • Long-term use of birth control pills
  • Multiple children (Multiple vaginal delivery)

Symptoms

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding after intercourse or after menopause
  • Irregular heavy periods
  • Watery vaginal discharge with strong odor or that contains blood.
  • Pelvic pain or pain during sex
Symptoms

Diagnosis

Pap smear and HPV test every 3 to 5 years

Prevention

Prevention

  • HPV vaccine for children and adults (9 to 45 years)
  • Best to give the vaccine before the start of sexual activity
  • Use barrier method like condoms

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