How to prevent cervical disease

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The cervix is ​​an important part of the female reproductive system and is very susceptible to gynecological diseases such as cervical fibroids, cervical ulcers, cervical polyps or cancer. Not only has a great impact on health, but cervical diseases are also the leading cause of infertility and infertility today.

1. The role of the cervix with the body

In the female body, the uterus is one of the very important parts of the reproductive system, it is made up of smooth muscles that run along different glands. The muscles in the uterus have the ability to contract to help a woman's body reach orgasm during sex, during labor, or during menstruation.
The cervix is ​​a part made up of many muscle fibers, it is the tube connecting the vagina with the fetus, from the time a woman's body is pregnant until the end of pregnancy, the cervix will develop. development and helps the fetus to easily come out of the womb during labor.
As an important organ, the uterus and cervix play an essential role during a woman's pregnancy. It is not only a place to store fertilized eggs, but also a place to nourish the fetus, help the fetus grow and develop during pregnancy. The size of the uterus will change with the size of the fetus.
In addition, the uterus also has the following role:
Helps support blood circulation. Supports other internal organs like vagina, rectum and even bladder during pregnancy. Perform sexual functions, help stimulate orgasms during sex.

2. What is cervical disease?

The cervix is ​​responsible for preventing harmful agents from entering and damaging the uterus. However, in life, there are many causes that cause women to have cervical diseases, most of which are related to gynecological diseases such as: cervical polyps, ulcers, cervical fibroids. or, more dangerously, cervical cancer.
The cervix plays a very important role during pregnancy, helping to keep the baby safe in the womb. Therefore, prevention of cervical diseases, keeping the cervix healthy is very practical.
Diseases in the cervix can cause a lot of serious consequences later, if unfortunately you have a disease in this part, you should examine and treat it promptly and definitively. The cervix is ​​an important place to prevent pathogens from spreading from the vagina to the uterus, so protecting the health of the cervix is ​​also protecting the reproductive health and health of each person. .

3. How to prevent cervical disease?

To prevent cervical disease, it is first necessary to find out what the possible causes are, and to eliminate or reduce these harmful factors. Prevention methods include:
3.1 Limiting damage Cervical cells are very susceptible to damage and damage by abnormal cells during puberty, the first pregnancy or after giving birth. child a few weeks. At times when the cervix is ​​vulnerable, these junctions extend toward the vagina making the cells more sensitive to changes and carcinogens. Therefore, to prevent cervical diseases, you should pay attention to health at these sensitive times.
3.2 Strengthen the immune system If the body has a healthy immune system, it will help eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses from the body naturally and effectively prevent cervical diseases. Therefore, always take the initiative to keep yourself a healthy immune system through getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and avoiding exposure to harmful chemicals.
3.2 Building a scientific diet Scientific studies have shown that a woman's body with adequate folic acid will significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer. In addition, the antioxidants present in daily foods also have the ability to help the body neutralize the effects of harmful chemicals and prevent cervical diseases effectively.
3.3 Reduce stress, fatigue Work, family, children... are things that can make a woman fall into a state of fatigue and stress every day. There have been many cases of women with abnormal Pap test results after experiencing major life events, that's why experts believe that the body's response to events that cause problems is not enough. Stress is strongly associated with abnormal Pap test results.
Therefore, to prevent cervical disease, each person should find ways to deal with stress and stress to reduce them, exercise every day, find sports that you love to help relieve them. stress easily.
3.4 Give up the habit of smoking In fact, there are many women who have a habit of smoking, give up this habit if you want to prevent cervical diseases because scientific studies have shown that Smoking is associated with the development of cervical cancer in women. In particular, smokers are more likely to have abnormal or cancerous changes in the cervix than non-smokers.

3.5 Healthy and safe sex To prevent cervical disease, it is indispensable to have safe and healthy sex methods, which not only helps to avoid unwanted pregnancy but also helps prevent pregnancy. Effectively prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
3.6 Regular health check-ups and screening for gynecological diseases Gynecological examination and screening are also ways to help protect women's reproductive health. Have a routine Pap test to help detect abnormal changes in the cervix or changes, gynecological conditions that can progress to cancer.
Women can also prevent the disease by getting vaccinated before trying to get pregnant, see your doctor to get the most accurate advice for your case. In addition, if you see the body has warning signs of cervical disease such as: Unexplained continuous bleeding, painful intercourse and bleeding, vaginal discharge with a strange odor, increased vaginal discharge a lot and pelvic pain ... take the initiative to go to the hospital to be examined and accurately diagnosed by a specialist doctor, thereby taking timely measures.
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