Getting a Pap smear and/or hrHPV test on a regular basis is one of the easiest strategies to avoid cervical cancer. Screening detects precancerous cells, allowing them to be treated before they become cancerous.
The majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV infection. Vaccination can help prevent infection. Before a person becomes sexually active, vaccination is most effective. HPV vaccination is available for both boys and girls.
Here are some other strategies to lower your HPV and cervical cancer risk:
- Vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV). The association between cervical cancer and some forms of HPV is undeniable. Cervical cancer could be reduced if every female adhered to the current HPV immunization programs.
- Cervical cancer and safe sex. Only two HPV strains are protected by the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer can be caused by other strains. Using a condom while having sex can help prevent HPV infection.
- Cervical cancer screening may help a person detect and treat signs of cancer before the disease progresses or spreads too far. Screening does not identify cancer, but it does reveal alterations in the cervix’s cells.
- Having a smaller number of sexual partners. The greater a woman’s sexual partners, the greater her risk of transmitting the HPV virus. Cervical cancer is a possibility as a result of this.
- Delaying the first sexual encounter. The younger a woman is when she has her first sexual encounter, the greater her risk of contracting HPV. The longer she waits, the lesser her risk becomes.
- Quitting smoking. Cervical cancer is more likely to develop in women who smoke and have HPV than in those who do not.
Always consult a medical expert. Protect yourself, stay safe.