The human papillomavirus (HPV), which is so widespread that more than two-thirds of intimate active women have been infected with it at some point, is responsible for more than 90% of cervical malignancies today....CONTINUE READING
Cervical cancer grows slowly, so a woman can take a number of steps to keep it from spreading and progressing.
Cervical cancer develops when cells in a woman’s cervix, which connects the uterus to the female organ, alter. This cancer can affect the cervix’s deeper tissues and spread to other regions of the body, including the lungs, liver, bladder, and rectum.
Cervical cancer develops slowly, so it’s typically possible to detect and cure it before it causes long-term health issues.
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is thought to play a major role in the development of cervical cancer. Other factors, such as your environment or lifestyle choices, play a role in whether or not you develop cervical cancer.
According to CDC, below are 3 common habits that raise your risk of developing cervical cancer.
1. Smoking.
Cervical cancer is more common in women who smoke than in women who do not smoke. The cervical mucus of women who smoke has been discovered to contain tobacco by-products. The DNA of cervix cells is thought to be damaged by these compounds, which may lead to cervical cancer development.
2. Excessive use of birth control pills.
The longer a woman uses oral contraceptives, the higher her chances of developing cervical cancer become. According to one study, fewer than 5 years of usage resulted in a 10% increase in risk, 5–9 years of use resulted in a 60% increase in risk, and 10 years or more of use resulted in a doubling of risk.
3. Having multiple intimate partners.
Cervical cancer is more likely to occur if you have multiple intimate relationships. Because having a large number of intimate partners increases a person’s HPV exposure, having a large number of partners raises the risk of developing this malignancy.
Having one intimate partner can lower a person’s risk of transferring or contracting HPV.
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