Many members of the fairer sex are interested today the question: What is cervical cancer, of which so much is said and written? Is it possible to prevent its development? Who is at risk? Let us try to understand all details.
The problem of propagation of the disease
It turns out that the malignant cervical tumor today occupy leading positions in a number of cancers. "Palm", they are second only to breast cancer. And the growing number of cases, unfortunately, on the face. Each year, the diagnosis of "cervical cancer" in the world put more than 500 000 women and every 2 minutes one of these patients die.
What causes this disease?
It is proved that the cause of malignant tumors of the cervix is human papilloma virus (HPV). But the virus is considered to be one of the most common infections, sexually transmitted diseases on the planet. Science 200 known types of virus, 70 of which are described in medicine.
In addition to sex, infected with papillomavirus possible through everyday. And it is especially vulnerable to the pregnant women whose cervical epithelium becomes very sensitive.
risk group
Risk HPV infected women and young people, early sexual debut. As well as those who have multiple sexual partners. Holders at risk of bad habits, pregnant women and people with low immunity.
The danger lies in the fact that the infection is caused by a virus, occurs with virtually no symptoms. So be sure to take the tests for the detection of HPV.
Women should alert the discharge of blood during and after sexual intercourse, because a healthy cervix bleeds. It is necessary to pay attention to the unpleasant smell of excreta, and more - on the warts that appear on the genitals. In each case, please contact your gynecologist immediately.
Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
The presence of pathology in a survey are not always able to determine even an experienced physician. Still, a survey will start it with a tour of using mirrors in the gynecological chair. What follows is a history collection, after - colposcopy. If necessary, it will use a special diagnostic equipment - TruScreen device that analyzes the cervical tissue for cancer cells. They may be involved, and other modern diagnostic methods, including the histological study of biological material from the body.
How to protect yourself?
In Russia, as in the world certified to date are 2 types of HPV vaccines:
- bivalent Cervarix R;
- and quadrivalent Gardasil R.
According to WHO recommendations should vaccinate boys and girls before the onset of sexual activity (ie, approximately 11-12 years old). If vaccination has not been carried out in this age, girls can be grafted to 26 years, young men - up to 21 years, not later.
In addition to vaccination, it is necessary to pass a special and regular check-ups. Women 30-50 years is required to be tested for the presence of human papilloma virus - at least 2 times a year. Ladies older - once in 5 years.
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