January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
(World Health Organization)
The messages are clear:
Get informed. Find out the facts about cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes it. Help educate other women in your life too.
Get screened. Cervical cancer screening typically starts at age 30 and is repeated periodically.
Get vaccinated. The HPV vaccine is given in 2 doses that should begin when a girl is between 9 and 14 years old.
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. How I would know If I have Cervical Cancer? Regular screenings, such as Pap smears or HPV tests, can help detect abnormal changes in the cervix cells early, enabling timely intervention and treatment. Watch the video created by Mayo Clinic.
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