TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS.-The cervical cancer It affects thousands of women in the world, it is the fourth most frequent type, according to data from the World Health Organization.
More than 90% of the cases of cervical cancer are produced by the oncogenic subtypes of the Human papillomavirus (HPV or HPV, for its acronym in English).
According to experts, there are more than 100 HPV serotypes, of which about 40 affect the genital area.
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Within these, there is a certain high-risk group that is the cause of cervical cancer.
One way to prevent it is the vaccine, which was incorporated into the schedule for 11-year-old girls.
Another form of prevention is care during sexual intercourse and the use of barrier methods, such as condoms or diaphragms.
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Pay attention to these signs
Although it is true that in most cases women who have cervical cancer do not present important symptoms, there are always some signs that you should be aware of:
-Pain in the pelvis.
-Pain and bleeding during or after sexual intercourse.
-Abnormal vaginal discharge (abundant or foul-smelling).
-Unusual vaginal bleeding or between periods.
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