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Cervical Cancer & HPV

Source: www.womeningovernment.org
Topic: Cervix
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Sort Desciption: What you need to know to protect yourself Protect yourself from cervical cancer Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus. ...

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What you need to know to protect yourself Protect yourself from cervical cancer Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus. The human papillomavirus (pronounced pap-ah-LO-mah), also called HPV, is a very common virus. In fact, most people get HPV at some point during their lives. There are several strains of HPV, some of which can cause harmful cell changes in a womans cervix. If these cell changes are not treated, cervical cancer may develop. Cervical cancer can be prevented. You can protect yourself against cervical cancer by getting screened regularly with advanced and appropriate screening technologies. Your doctor can determine if you have harmful cell changes in your cervix that can be treated before they develop into cervical cancer. Your doctor also may be able to tell you if you carry the virus that puts you at increased risk of developing cervical cancer. The Facts What you need to know about the human papillomavirus and cervical cancer Having HPV is nothing to be ashamed of. Any person who has engaged in sexual activity can get HPV. In fact, at least 80 percent of sexually active women in the United States will have HPV by age 50. Yet most are unaware that they have an HPV infection. 1 Having HPV does not mean you will definitely get cervical cancer. Most women who have HPV do not get cervical cancer. Their bodies fight off the virus before it causes any problems. You have a ...

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