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KOMPAS.com – Cervical cancer develops on the cervix that connects the vagina to the top of the uterus.

Case cervical cancer mostly found in groups of women aged over 30 years. The main cause is long-term human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sexual intercourse.

Apart from HPV infection, there are several things that can increase your risk of getting cervical cancer.

Reporting from Healthline, September 30, 2019, several risk factors for cervical cancer are chlamydia, smoking, obesity, a family history of cervical cancer, taking birth control pills, and being pregnant for the first time when you were under 17 years old.

Also read: What are the causes of cervical cancer and its 5 risk factors?

Cervical cancer may not cause certain signs or symptoms. However, advanced cervical cancer can cause bleeding or abnormal discharge from the vagina.

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor to check the cause.

The appearance of these symptoms could be caused by conditions other than cancer, but to be sure is to consult a doctor.

Reporting from CDC, January 12, 2021, the most important thing to prevent cervical cancer is to get vaccinated early and have regular screening tests.

1. I have HPV

Giving the HPV vaccine will protect the body from the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer.

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HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years, but can also be given from the age of 9 years.

People over the age of 26 are also advised to get the HPV vaccine.
HPV vaccination will prevent new HPV infections, but does not treat existing infections or diseases.

This is how the HPV vaccine works best if it is given before exposure to HPV. Then, screening for cervical cancer still has to be done regularly even though you have been vaccinated against HPV.

2. Test screening

There are two screening tests that can help detect and prevent cervical cancer from an early age, namely the pap smear and the HPV test.

Pap smears are done to look for precancer, namely cell changes in the cervix that may develop into cervical cancer if not treated properly.

Also read: Screening Stopped Due to Covid-19, Cervical Cancer Deaths Allegedly Raised

Next, an HPV test is done to look for HPV that can cause cell changes in the cervix.

3. Changes in lifestyle

In addition to conducting HPV screening tests and vaccines, lifestyle changes can also have an effect on preventing cervical cancer.

To help reduce the risk of cervical cancer, you should stop smoking, always use condoms during sex, and limit the number of sexual partners.

Although the effect of condom use on preventing HPV infection is not yet known, condom use has been associated with lower cervical cancer rates.

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