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Cervical cancer is the most dangerous disease when HPV infection seriously affects reproductive health, causing high mortality in women.1. The relationship between HPV virus and cervical cancer
One of the biggest causes of cervical cancer is persistent or chronic infection with many strains of the papillomavirus, and HPV is the group most likely to cause cancer.HPV 16 and HPV 18 are the 2 strains most likely to cause cervical cancer, they are found in 70% of all cases of cervical cancer. Other strains such as HPV 31, 33, 45 and 58 are less likely to cause cancer and cause disease in different regions. Two strains of HPV 6 and HPV 11 do not cause cancer but are the main cause of genital warts.
The risk of HPV infection is common in both men and women who have sex, in people who have many sexual partners, have sex with many people. Young women under the age of 25 are the group most at risk of HPV infection. The risk of HPV infection decreases with age.
Virus HPV có liên quan mật thiết đến bệnh ung thư cổ tử cung
2. When does HPV cause cervical cancer faster?
Although HPV carries a high risk of cervical cancer, most women infected with the virus do not develop cancer. They will develop rapidly into precancerous or invasive cancers if other factors are at play, including:Factors associated with HPV infection:
Includes viruses. Infection with many strains of HPV causes cancer at the same time. The number of viruses in the body is high. Factors related to each person's location are immunodeficiency due to HIV infection. In these cases, HPV will be more persistent, progressing faster to cancer.
External factors:
People who smoke. Co-infected with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. People who use oral contraceptives for a long time (more than 5 years).
Sử dụng thuốc tránh thai trong thời gian dài gia tăng nguy cơ gây bệnh
3. Is cervical cancer curable?
The longer cervical cancer is left untreated, the less likely it is to be cured. Therefore, experts recommend that girls between the ages of 9 and 26, and unmarried, unmarried women should get vaccinated against HPV virus.People who are sexually active and married from 21 to 65 years old need to have regular health check-ups every 12 months. Besides, you need to know how to protect your own health by having a healthy lifestyle, not having sex with many people. Always clean the private area clean at sensitive times such as period, after menstruation, after physical activity, after sex.
Especially women should not smoke, must have a reasonable diet. There should be a source of nutrients rich in vitamins and minerals for the body.
The measure that is considered the most effective in preventing cervical cancer today is cervical cancer screening. Experts recommend that women who have had sex should have screening tests and early detection of gynecological cancer. When detecting abnormal signs early, there will be timely treatment measures to avoid serious consequences.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, currently applying the screening package and early detection of gynecological cancer, which is trusted by many customers. In particular, at Vinmec, the method used here is the Thinprep Pap Test - the most modern method today in detecting early cancer. Widely used in developed countries in the world such as the US, Japan, and European countries.
With a team of experienced doctors, modern methods and procedures to ensure aseptic results, the most accurate examination results. The doctor will advise and have specific recommendations for each patient's case.
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