Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Cancer is a very dangerous disease. There are many types of these. One of these is cervical cancer. This is one of the most serious cancers in women. After breast cancer, most women suffer from this disease in India. It is considered a major cause of death for women. To spread awareness about this serious disease, the month of January is celebrated every year as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Let us know from experts why women are most at risk of cervical cancer. DrSunita Kapoor MBBS, DNB is giving information about this. Path, MNAMS, DGO, MS.Biomed.Sc,(BITS Pilani) PGDHM, NIHFW Director & Lab Head City

Why are women most at risk of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix. It is also called cancer of the mouth of the uterus. In women, the part connecting the uterus and vagina is called the cervix. For this reason, the cancer occurring in it is called cervical cancer. This cancer is caused by HPV i.e. Human Papilloma Virus. HPV enters the body and damages the inner part of the uterus and gradually turns into cancer. Its symptoms are quite common due to which women often ignore them.

According to experts, women aged 30 are at higher risk of cervical cancer. There are many reasons behind cervical cancer, among which having sex with more than one partner, poor hygiene, use of birth control pills, smoking and family history can be responsible for this cancer.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

  • Vaginal bleeding after sex
  • Pain during intercourse.
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Pain during urination
  • Feeling pelvic pain
  • Frequent urge to urinate.

This is how cervical cancer is detected

Cervical cancer symptoms are not visible, but if you still suspect it, then a screening test is done. A pap smear test is the most important test. In this, a sample of cervical tissue is taken. If abnormal cells are found in it, then an HPV test is done. These tests detect cervical cancer. After this, the treatment is started.

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