Levels of prevention of cervical cancer

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The article was written by Doctor Tran Thi Thanh Huong - Medical Department, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
The cervix is ​​the part that can be directly approached and observed, examined, taken samples and performed treatment interventions, so the vast majority of cases of cervical cancer can be prevented and controlled. by screening, early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions. Cervical cancer creates a great burden of disease for patients, their families, the health system and the whole society.

1. Level 1 backup (primary backup)

Includes behavioral and lifestyle changes associated with increased risk of cervical cancer and HPV vaccination.
Lifestyle Behavior Changes Some lifestyle behaviors can increase the risk of HPV infection and may increase the risk of cervical cancer such as: unprotected sex, with multiple sex partners , get married early, have children early, smoke....
Enhance a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, maintain a reasonable weight, exercise regularly. A healthy lifestyle optimizes immune system function and reduces the impact of cancer risk factors in the body.
Get vaccinated against HPV To prevent infection with high-risk strains of HPV to prevent cancer of the cervix, vagina, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, genital warts and diseases caused by HPV. HPV infection.
HPV vaccination for girls and women 9 to 26 years old. Now, girls across the country have access to this vaccine.
There are different types of HPV vaccines Bivalent vaccine (prevents type 16, 18). Quadrivalent vaccine (prevents type 6,11,16,18). Cuucaine vaccine (prevents type 6,11,16,18,31,33,45,52,58). HPV vaccination is not a substitute for cervical screening. As well as warnings about exposure to HPV and sexually transmitted diseases.
Annual gynecological examination, timely detection and thorough treatment of cervical lesions contribute to reducing the risk of cervical cancer.
In order to help customers detect and treat gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, helping customers detect early inflammatory diseases and help treat Easy, inexpensive treatment. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.

Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Abnormal vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal bleeding

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2. Level 2 redundancy (secondary redundancy)

Includes screening for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and appropriate management.
Methods currently being used for screening include:
Cervical cytology examination Cervical observation with acetic acid solution or lugol High-risk HPV testing Once detected and diagnosed, treatment can be lesions by methods of electrocautery, laser, cryotherapy, leep, apical... And re-examination after 6 months to 12 months after treatment.

3. Level 3 redundancy (Triple backup)

Includes detection of invasive cancer cases at an early stage and thorough treatment at qualified facilities. Treatment of advanced cervical cancer and palliative care are integral components of cervical cancer prevention and control.
Cervical cancer is one of the common diseases, common in women aged 30 years and over, with > 95% of cervical cancer cases found to be caused by HPV virus. People with HPV can spread the virus to others without even knowing it because they have absolutely no symptoms.
Cervical cancer is a dangerous disease but can reduce mortality and burden on family and society if detected early and treated promptly. Due to the relatively long period of formation and development of precancerous lesions in the cervix. Causative factors and risk factors have been identified.

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