Annisa A
Haibunda
Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 15:00 WIB
Marrying young is still a topic of discussion in society. Even though they have met the minimum age limit, marrying young is still something that needs to be watched out for because it risks causing disease.
Some people believe that marrying young can increase the risk of cervical cancer. In fact, this view is not just a myth.
According to the presentation of obstetrician Yasmien Hasby, he confirmed that getting married at a young age can be a risk factor for cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is the type of cancer that most often affects women. He said women who married young at the age of 20 or under were at risk of developing cervical cancer.
This is caused by the female reproductive system that is not fully developed. Yasmien said, the new female reproductive system will develop perfectly after the age of 20, Mother.
“The reproductive system is perfect over the age of 20, around 21 years. Having sex too early can be a risk factor,” said Yasmien in a health seminar held at the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Wednesday (8/3).
Meanwhile, cervical cancer is caused by a virus called Human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 40 types of HPV, but cervical cancer is mostly triggered by HPV types 16 and 18 in more than 70 percent of cases.
Although the HPV virus enters and infects the body, cervical cancer does not just appear. According to studies, this disease will only appear after 5-20 years or 3-17 years after infection.
Cervical cancer can also be triggered by several things other than the HPV virus, as below:
1. Give birth to many children
Women who give birth to many children have a greater risk of cervical cancer, although it doesn’t always happen. This is affected by the birth scar.
Re-birth when the cervix or cervix has not fully recovered from the next delivery can make it easier for the virus to enter the body.
2. History of genital area infection
The genital or pubic area is a sensitive part of the body and can be a gateway for viruses to bacteria.
If someone has had a history of bacterial infections in the genital area, the potential for cervical cancer is greater.
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