How to prevent cervical cancer every woman needs to know

HPV vaccination, routine screening helps prevent and detect cervical cancer early.

According to Dr. Tran Thi Minh Nguyet, most cases of cervical cancer were detected by cervical smear (PAP) test, visual examination with acetic acid (VIA) and DNA HPV test . 33% of cases detected the disease despite normal PAP test results. Therefore, doctors recommend that women at high risk age need to be tested for HPV to screen for cervical cancer.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that all women should prevent and screen cervical cancer, not just the group over 29 years old. Early screening and detection of cervical cancer is one of the key factors that determine the success of treatment.

Basically to prevent cervical cancer, doctors recommend that women need:

HPV vaccine

All women should prevent and screen cervical cancer.

Sexually transmitted HPV infection is one of the most common causes of cervical cancer. Get vaccinated to prevent infection with the most common cancer-causing HPV strains. It is recommended that 3 doses of HPV vaccine be given within 6 months. Women aged 9 to 26, who have not had or have sex can be vaccinated.

PAP smear test

The PAP smear test helps detect abnormalities for timely treatment, reducing the risk of abnormalities progressing to cervical cancer. Tests for people who have had sex, should be done once a year.

Nutrition, rest and reasonable movement

Nutrition contributes to improving health, increasing resistance against cancer risks in general, cervical cancer in particular. Dr. Nguyet advised women to supplement foods rich in vitamins E, A, C and calcium, which are antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals, thereby preventing cancer. Eat lots of strawberries, ginger, turmeric, bananas, vegetables, green tea, chocolate . to prevent cancer.

Reasonable rest and movement also contribute to preventing cancer. Research shows that stress is one of the causes of faster pathogen formation and development. So to prevent disease should keep the spirit of optimism, fun, comfortable, limit stress.

Healthy living

In order not to be infected with HPV, the doctor advised people to raise their awareness of safe sex practices, limit birth control pills, especially emergency contraceptives. Instead, use safe contraception such as condoms .

Also avoid smoking, pipe tobacco or smoke-exposed environments. Do not use stimulants such as coffee, alcohol, beer, drugs . Maintaining clean, dry areas, especially at sensitive times like in the period, before and after having sex Sex, pre-menopause, menopause, childbirth, postpartum, should not have many children.

Do not have sex early

Adolescent sex is one of the risk factors for HPV infection because in this stage the ability to protect itself against pathogens is not good. This is also the stage when the parts of the genital organ are completing and at the most sensitive stage.

Childbirth at reasonable age

According to doctors, the appropriate age of childbearing is between 20 and 27 years old.

Women who give birth at a very young age, before 17 years of age have a higher risk of disease than normal people. In addition, women who have a third or higher order are twice as likely to have cervical cancer than other women.

According to doctors, the appropriate age of childbearing is between 20 and 27 years old. The birth of a child at a reasonable age will help women prevent many cancers, including cervical cancer.

Do not abuse birth control pills

Contraceptives are often used by women as a quick and unpleasant contraceptive method. However, using them too often will cause unwanted side effects, including an increased risk of cervical cancer.

 

Periodic gynecological examination

Periodical gynecological examination should be done to timely treat diseases related to the genital tract.

Regular routine gynecological examination to detect and promptly treat diseases related to genital tract, especially the initial manifestations of cervical cancer.

In particular, you should always monitor the early manifestations of cervical cancer to promptly check and screen.

Always know how to protect your health because it is the most effective way to help you fight away from general types of diseases and cervical cancer in particular.

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