Cervical Cancer: Causes,Symptoms And Treatments

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments

Introduction

Cervical cancer is a cancer of the female reproductive organ. It occur when abnormal cells around the cervix begins to grows uncontrollably. The cervix is a loop-like structure that demarcates the vagina from the womb. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancers in women worldwide. All women aged 25+ need regular pap smears until they are age 70. Cervical can be effectively treated if detected early.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina

Symptoms

• Bleeding from the vagina that is not normal, such as bleeding between menstrual periods, after sex, or after menopause.
• Increased vaginal discharge,
• Unusually heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding after menopause
• bleeding between menstrual periods,
• bleeding during and after douching
• Pain in the lower belly or pelvis.
• Pain during sex,
• Sciatica
• Pelvic or lower back pains
• Weight loss and
• Bowel or bladder fistula

Causes and Risk factors:

• Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) infection,
• Sexual intercourse with an infected person
• Smoking,
• Having many sexual partners,
• Taking birth control pills, and
• Young females who began sexual intercourse at earlier age

Effects:

• HPV infection may cause cervical dysplasia,
• Abnormal growth of cervical cells.

Diagnosis

• Cervical cancer can be diagnosed using a Pap smear or other procedures that sample the cervix tissue.
• Chest X-rays,CT scan, MRI, and a PET scan may be used to determine the stage of cervical cancer.

Treatment:
Treatment options for cervical cancer include:

• Cancer of the cervix requires different treatment than cancer that begins in other parts of the uterus.
• Precancerous changes in the cervix may be treated with cryosurgery, cauterization, or laser surgery.
• Radiation Therapy, and
• Chemotherapy.

Recommendation:

• Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous changes in the cervix.
• You can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer by having screening tests and receiving a vaccine that protects against HPV infection.

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