Cervical cancer is cancer number three most frequently often occurs in women. This cancer most often occurs in developing countries. The cause is most often was human papilloma virus (HPV). These malignant tumors arise from the cervix to the vagina. The most frequent symptom was vaginal bleeding, back pain and pain in the pelvic. Early stage in the disease rarely show symptoms. Then it took a long time to become cancerous. However, we can predict the disease by looking at the following risk factors:
Smoking
Smoking is a very bad habit. Active and passive smokers both have the risk of cervical cancer is greater. This is because cervical mucus contaminated with carcinogenic substances derived from tobacco. These substances can damage the DNA in cells servical. If you smoke, stop now, because it will save lives and the lives of others.
Oral contraceptives
Use of oral contraceptives for more than 5 years may increase the risk of cervix cancer. The mechanism of the effect of oral contraceptives is actually not so clear. But there is a hypothesis said that hormonal drugs may help the binding of HPV DNA to the host cell. This can trigger the occurrence of malignant cells in the precancerous stage. If you use the contraceptive pill in the long term is better you consult with your doctor first.
High parity and Safe sex
Sexually active at a young age and often experience pregnancy is associated with this disease. Pregnant too often can cause changes in the cervix for some time. Sex education is good and right can prevent these risk factors. Do not ever do free sex and multiple partners.
the weakness of immune system
Foods with high nutrient can increase the body’s immune system. A good immune system will be able to prevent many diseases, including cervical cancer. Food with good nutrition can be obtained from vegetables and fruits that contain lots of vitamins, and antioxidants as substances that fight cancer.
Then how can we prevent cervical cancer. The answer is to do early detection, with a pap smear (Papanicolaou test). Avoiding the risk factors above are the most recommended thing to do. Recently there are vaccinations to prevent the occurrence of this disease. But for many people this vaccine is very expensive. Effectiveness of vaccination is also still under debate.
