Cervical Cancer: Preventive measures

Cervical Cancer: Preventive measures

Cervical cancer is caused when certain alterations occur in the cervix, cervical cancer takes place slowly over time. There are certain factors responsible for causing cervical cancer majorly Human papillomavirus (HPV) – a sexually transmitted infection.
A number of preventive measures can reduce the chances of developing cervical cancer. A few are discussed below:

1. Having fewer sexual partners

Getting involved with multiple partners sexually, increase the risk of exposure to HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Those women, who are infected with HPV, do not know that they have HPV until they experience some changes in the cervix. That is the main reason why health screening is important. The more sexual partners a female has, the risk of transmitting the HPV virus becomes higher which eventually leads to a high risk of developing cervical cancer.

2. Use of Condom

Since HPV is spread by skin contact of the genital areas, so the use of condoms can help prevent HPV infection by adding a barrier of protection.

3. Stop Smoking

However, smoking is not related to HPV infection but few studies have proved that women who smoke are at more risk of getting HPV infection in comparison to non-smoker women. The reason is smoking ruins the overall immune system, which eventually makes someone susceptible to get infected. Smoking is a risk factor, which can be prevented. Quitting smoking may help reduce the chances of developing cervical cancer.

4. Healthy Diet

A healthy diet, maintenance of healthy body weight, and regular physical activities can reduce the risk of cervical cancer. This is because a healthy lifestyle boosts our immune system and reduces the Cancer developing changes in the body.
In addition, few fruits and vegetables contain natural antioxidants that help fight diseases such as cancer.
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5. HPV Vaccination

Vaccination targets a number of different strains of the HPV virus preventing the risk of cervical cancer. The vaccine is given in 2 to 3 shots over the period of six to 12 months. The vaccine is injected into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.
Women are instructed to involve in regular vaccination programs to reduce the frequency of cervical cancer.

6. Check-Ups and Screening

Vaccination targets a number of different strains of the HPV virus preventing the risk of cervical cancer. The vaccine is given in 2 to 3 shots over the period of six to 12 months. The vaccine is injected into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.
Women are instructed to involve in regular vaccination programs to reduce the frequency of cervical cancer.

7. Birth Control

A Gynaecologist places a birth control device knowns as an Intrauterine device (IUD) in the uterus. However, it is not certain but it is believed to be related to the immune system.

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