All Women are at RISK of getting CERVICAL CANCER especially over age 28.
Long-stayed or Reocurring HPV infection are the MAIN cause of cervical cancer.
HPV is a virus that is contracted via SEXUAL INTERCOUSE.
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Long-stayed or Reocurring HPV infection are the MAIN cause of cervical cancer.
HPV is a virus that is contracted via SEXUAL INTERCOUSE.
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More than half (60-70%) of sexually active people might have HPV at some point in their lives, but few women will get CERVICAL CANCER.
EARLY SCREENING tests & the HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer.
When cervical cancer is diagnosed early, it is highly treatable &
EARLY SCREENING tests & the HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer.
When cervical cancer is diagnosed early, it is highly treatable &
associated with long survival & good quality of life.
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
There are many types of HPV.
Some HPV types can cause changes on a woman’s CERVIX that can lead to cervical cancer as time goes on, WHILE other types can cause genital wart
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
There are many types of HPV.
Some HPV types can cause changes on a woman’s CERVIX that can lead to cervical cancer as time goes on, WHILE other types can cause genital wart
HPV usually causes no symptoms so you can’t tell that you have it.
HOW DOES CERVICAL
CANCER PRESENT?
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most commonly presenting
symptom of cervical cancer.
- Bleeding in between periods, bleeding after menopause, i.e. after stopping of periods,
HOW DOES CERVICAL
CANCER PRESENT?
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most commonly presenting
symptom of cervical cancer.
- Bleeding in between periods, bleeding after menopause, i.e. after stopping of periods,
continuous bleeding through the vagina
- On or off throughout month
abnormal vaginal discharge,
- Excessive or smelly or blood mixed.
- Bleeding post intercouse
rarely, severe pain, leg swelling, leakage
of urine or stools through vagina uncontrolled.
- On or off throughout month
abnormal vaginal discharge,
- Excessive or smelly or blood mixed.
- Bleeding post intercouse
rarely, severe pain, leg swelling, leakage
of urine or stools through vagina uncontrolled.
For most women, HPV might be SELF LIMITING (ie it will go away on its own); However, if it doesn't, there are a chances that over time it may result to cervical cancer.
OTHER FACTORS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK of CERVICAL CANCER
•Having HIV/AIDS
•Smoking.
OTHER FACTORS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK of CERVICAL CANCER
•Having HIV/AIDS
•Smoking.
•Using Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) for a long time (4+ years)
•Having birth to many children (4+ yrs).
•Having many sexual partners
•Having birth to many children (4+ yrs).
•Having many sexual partners
How to Keep Your
Cervix Cancer- Free
Age 9-14 (HPV vaccine):
2 shots over 6-12 months
Age 15-45 (HPV Vaccine):
3 shots over 6 months
Most effective before sexual activity begins.
AGE 21-29 (Pap Test):
Get a Pap test every 5 years
starting at age 21.
Cervix Cancer- Free
Age 9-14 (HPV vaccine):
2 shots over 6-12 months
Age 15-45 (HPV Vaccine):
3 shots over 6 months
Most effective before sexual activity begins.
AGE 21-29 (Pap Test):
Get a Pap test every 5 years
starting at age 21.
AGE 30-65 (Pap Test or HPV Test):
Get a Pap test or HPV test every 3 years.
Or get both a Pap and HPV test every 5 years.
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Early Screening & the Use condoms during sex to reduce your risk for HPV.
Get a Pap test or HPV test every 3 years.
Or get both a Pap and HPV test every 5 years.
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Early Screening & the Use condoms during sex to reduce your risk for HPV.
Limit the number of sexual partners & quit smoking can also help reduce your risk of contracting Cervical cancer.
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