The document discusses cervical cancer, its causes, risk factors, symptoms, prevention through HPV vaccination and Pap screening. It notes that cervical cancer develops in the cervix as a result of HPV infection in most cases. Pap screening every 1-3 years allows precancerous lesions to be detected early when treatment is most effective at preventing the development of invasive cancer. HPV vaccination is recommended in girls and women ages 9 to 45 to prevent infection from high-risk HPV strains that can lead to cervical cancer.

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5.  It is a cancer which
occurs in the cervix of a
women.
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6.  Unusual discharge from the vagina.
 Blood spots or light bleeding when you're not having
your periods.
 Bleeding after menopause.
 Bleeding or pain during sex.
 Anemia because of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
 Ongoing pelvic, leg, or back pain.
 Urinary problems because of blockage of a kidney or
ureter.
 Bleeding from the rectum or bladder.
 Weight loss.
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8. HUMAN PAPPILOMA
VIRUS (HPV)
• HPV is sexually
transmitted
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10. About 80% of Women
will be infected with
HPV in their lifetime
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Source: Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

11.  Women who have ever had sex
 Women who have had more than one
partner
 Women whose partner (s) has had more than
one sexual partner
 Women with other sexually transmitted
diseases
 Women who do not have Pap tests
 Women with immune problems
Steroid medications
Transplanted organs
HIV
Women who smoke 11

12.  Delay onset of sexual activity
 Know your sexual partner
 Do not smoke
 Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle
 Practice safe sex
GET A PAP TEST
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13.  Due to the Pap test the number of
women with cervical cancer has decreased
dramatically.
 With the Pap test, doctors can also find
changes in the cervix when they are still
precancerous.
 It is the only gynecological cancer,
currently, that can be prevented through
routine screening.

14. ◦ 1st Pap Smear at age when patient becomes
sexually active (or by age 18)
◦ Yearly pap smears thereafter
◦ Others contend that monogamous women
with no history of abnormal pap smears can
have them done every 3 years
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15.  No douching or usage of vaginal medications,
lubricants, or spermicides within 2-3 days of exam
(these products may hide abnormal cells)
 Schedule Pap Smear between days 12-16 of menstrual
cycle, if possible
 Abstain from intercourse 1-2 days prior to smear
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16.  A test which collects cells from the surface
of the cervix and looks for any abnormal
cells
 Abnormal cells can be treated before cervical
cancer develops
 When cancer is detected early, it is easier
to treat
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21. • Every year until age 30
• After age 30, if you have only had normal
results, you may have them every two to three
years after discussion with your physician and
evaluation of your risk factors.
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23. IS THERE ANY
VACCINE FOR
PREVENTION OF CA
CERVIX ?????

25. 9 to 45 yrs
OLD FEMALES

26. to 45 YEARS

27.  There are totally
3 doses
 0 , 2 , 6 months
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31. CAN YOU
IMAGINE A
FAMILY WITHOUT
A LADY ?????????

32. PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTERS ,
MOTHER , SISTER , WIFE AGAINST
THIS DEADLY DISEASE.