How does HPV virus silently destroy women's health?

HPV (Human papilloma virus) is one of the causes of cervical cancer in women and related diseases such as genital warts, anal cancer ...

is one of the causes of cervical cancer in women and related diseases such as anal cancer .

We can see how serious and potentially life threatening this virus is, but there is no specific action to protect ourselves and effectively prevent viruses.

When the disease 'quietly' speaks up

According to statistics, the world every 1 minute every woman dies because. Every year, in Vietnam, there are more than 5,000 cases of cervical cancer, equivalent to 7 women killed and 14 new cases every day.

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Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV.

There are about 100 HPV strains, of which strains 16,18 are the two most at risk, causing 70% of cervical cancer.

According to an investigation by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the worldwide rate of HPV infection among women varies between 9-13%. The cost of cervical cancer treatment fluctuates around 600 million VND / case.

HPV not only spreads through sex, but is also transmitted through the sharing of underwear, gloves, and hygiene items with infected people.

Cervical cancer is a process that progresses from persistent HPV infection for 15-20 years. That is, the age at which HPV infection is most likely is 20 years, and the period of cervical cancer outbreak is highest in the 40-50 years. Currently, this age is tending to be younger

Not everyone who is infected with 'unique' strains of HPV can also lead to cervical cancer. This disease often occurs when there are additional risk factors such as premature sex, multiple partners, poor hygiene, immunodeficiency, childbirth, repeated abortion or miscarriage .

These lesions allow HPV to be more easily accessible to the cervical cell layer and alter these cells. Over the years, cells become malignant.

Vaccination is the most effective way

Based on clinical trials and reports from international health organizations, vaccination against HPV for girls and women 9-26 years old, whether or not they have ever had sex, is considered is an effective way to protect them from this dangerous disease.

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Vaccine against HPV.

Vaccines against HPV prevent HPV strains 6,11,16,18. These vaccines can prevent 99% of the risk of sexually transmitted HPV, 98% effective in preventing cervical cancer, and preventing 90% of genital warts from HPV 6, 11 cause.

According to the study, HPV vaccines can protect women from health-related illnesses for 30 years.

HPV vaccines have been popular in more than 130 countries and included in the vaccination program of 66 countries around the world. In Vietnam, this vaccine has been licensed for use by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health since 2009.

In addition to the full vaccine against HPV, women should maintain body hygiene and sexual health care.

If you are looking for a disease-free happy future, take the time to visit and get vaccinated against HPV today.

Update 14 December 2018
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