Cervical cancer causes, symptoms, and treatments

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Cervical Cancer - Causes, symptoms, and treatments Sourcehttp://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/06/cervical-cancer-causes-symptoms-and.html


Causes and risk factors for cervical cancer include; • Having many sexual partners • Smoking • Taking birth control pills • Engaging in early sexual activity • Weak immune system • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)


Common symptoms and signs of cervical cancer are; • Abnormal vaginal bleeding • Increased vaginal discharge • Bleeding after going through menopause • Pain during sex • Pelvic pain


Diagnosis • Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can help

detect pre-cancerous changes in the cervix.

• Chest X-rays, CT scan, MRI, and a PET scan may be used

to determine the stage of cervical cancer.


Treatment options for cervical cancer include; • Radiation therapy • Surgery • Chemotherapy


Precautionary measure • Gardasil Vaccines • Cervarix Vaccines


This article is originally appeared onhttp://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/06/cervical-cancer-causes-symptoms-and.html


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