Let's find out the symptoms and how to prevent cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer, better known as cervical cancer, is a condition in which there is an uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the cervix. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by infection with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

The following are risk factors for cervical cancer to watch out for, including:

1. Having sexual intercourse at a young age, namely under 18 years
2. Have multiple sexual partners.
3. Have sexual relations with men who frequently change sexual partners.
4. Smoking or as a passive smoker
5. Recurrent infections of the genital tract, one of which is due to not keeping the genitals clean.
6. Have a family history of cancer.
7. There is a history of abnormal pap smear tests.

Symptoms of cervical cancer to watch out for:

1. Abnormal bleeding abnormal or prolonged vaginal bleeding. For example, bleeding after menopause, between menstrual cycles, and bleeding after sex
2. Leucorrhoea smells Leucorrhoea that is pink or brown, contains blood, or is accompanied by a foul odor can be a sign of a problem or disorder in the reproductive system, including uterine cancer.
3. Pain during sexual intercourse The next sign of uterine cancer is pain during intercourse. Usually, this pain will be followed by bleeding after sexual intercourse.
4. Pelvic pain. Pelvic pain, which is a sign of uterine cancer, is usually accompanied by pain in the abdomen below the navel. Pain can be felt continuously or intermittently.
5. Pain when urinating This pain can arise due to the growth of cancer cells pressing on the bladder and bladder tract.

Prevention of cervical cancer is done by avoiding risk factors such as the following:

1. Do not have multiple sexual partners;
2. Do not engage in sexual intercourse before the age of 20.
3. Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke (active and passive).
4. Follow up on the results of the IVA/Pap smear examination, which were positive.

Do the HPV vaccination. One way to detect cervical cancer early is through an IVA test and Pap smear at a health care facility. Friends of Hermina : consult your reproductive health and content with a specialist in obstetrics and childbirth at Hermina Tasikmalaya Hospital.