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Cervical Cancer: How to Reduce the Risk of Developing This Disease?
Cervical cancer is a proliferation of cells that initially begin in this area, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the female reproductive organ. According to the explanation by Mayo Clinic experts, several strains of the Human Papillomavirus cause most types of cancer.
TL;DR
- Cervical cancer starts as a proliferation of cells in the lower part of the uterus.
- Most cases are caused by various strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
- Early stages often lack symptoms, but advanced cancer can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.
- The two main types are squamous cell carcinoma (most common) and adenocarcinoma.
- Prevention methods include HPV vaccination, Pap tests, safe sex (condoms, limiting partners), and quitting smoking.
- The HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer and other related cancers.