What causes cervical cancer?

Knowing is preventable! What causes cervical cancer?

Women's health problems Especially with cervical cancer, there are statistics that Thai women will have this disease each year and an average of 8-10 people die per day* (data from the National Cancer Institute). If you don't want to take the risk, you need to understand the causes of cervical cancer. Who is at risk to find the right way to prevent cervical cancer?

Find out the cause What causes cervical cancer??

Cervical cancer is a silent threat caused by infection with the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) in the cervix, which causes abnormal cell division to become necrotic cells. Sources of cervical cancer 

HPV is the trigger for cervical cancer. There are a total of 15 strains out of 100 strains, with strains 16 and 18 having a particularly high risk of cell mutations.

"Sex does not prevent", the culprit of cervical cancer

Another important factor that causes HPV infection that is harmful to women's cervix is unprotected sex. HPV infection can be transmitted both through penetration and contact that acts as a carrier of infection into the vagina.

In addition, HPV infection is not only possible through vaginal sex. However, whether it is anal sex or oral sex, there is an equally high risk of latent infection and development into cervical cancer. It is to start by having safe sex, knowing how to prevent and maintain hygiene at all times.

Cervical Cancer Risk Group

• Sexual intercourse at a young age is considered to be at an age when you are more susceptible to HPV infection. 
• Sex with a man who has multiple sexual partners There is a risk of encountering a carrier, increasing the chance of HPV infection without realizing it.
• Having sex with a man who has a wife or partner with cervical cancer.
• Having sex with multiple men, which increases the risk of HPV infection higher than before.
• Women or men who have sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, gonorrhea, warts, etc.
• There are diseases that cause low immunity, such as AIDS (HIV).
• People who smoke and drink alcohol. The culprit that destroys antioxidants and reduces the body's immunity. This makes it more likely that you will be infected with HPV and develop into cervical cancer more easily than the general population.

TheCervical Cancer Prevention How can this be done?

Currently, there are many medical services that can help detect and prevent the risk of cervical cancer for women. There are 3 main approaches that are popular and "do-its":

1. HPV vaccination

The HPV vaccine is one of the prevention methods that all women should pay attention to by contacting to receive the immunization vaccine. and Human Papillomavirus 9 - Valent Vaccine, a new vaccine that protects against up to 9 strains. Increases the rate of protection against infection and cervical cancer by up to 90%. 

Anyone who has a daughter can be admitted from the age of 9-10 years old, which is the right age and has a protection effect of up to 100%.

2. Internal Examination

Another effective way to prevent cervical cancer. However, discipline is required because internal examination is considered another tool to help detect abnormalities of the female reproductive system. If anyone is worried about the risk of HPV infection or feels abnormal, vaginal discharge, itching, as well as those who do not have problems but want to have an internal examination to take care of themselves, they can receive the service every year.

3. Regular cervical cancer screening

Lastly, regular cervical cancer screening services should start at the age of 21 and be screened every 3 years to monitor changes in the body and help prevent it appropriately. You will be able to choose the screening method correctly and meet the needs of each individual's physical condition.

Knowing the problems from within a woman. With ServiceCervical Cancer ScreeningAt the infertility treatment and women's health promotion clinic from BDMS Wellness Clinic under the supervision of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists, we are ready to provide advice, diagnosis and appropriate care. It helps prevent cervical cancer with peace of mind. If you are interested, you can ask for more information or make an appointment with a doctor for a consultation on preventive health check-ups.

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