Ap aitu kanker leher rahim?
Kanker leher Rahim berkembang sebagai akibat dari perubahan sel secara abnormal di leher Rahim.
Statistics
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Nepal
India
Signs and Symptoms
There may not be any symptoms at an early stage
- Bleeding between regular menstrual cycle
- Abnormal bleeding such as after sexual intercourse or pelvic examination
- Menstrual period that lasts longer than usual
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Vaginal discharge with foul smell
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Pelvic pain
Risk factors of cervical cancer include:
Having multiple sexual partners
Weakened immunity
Human papillomavirus HPV (major cause of cervical cancer)
Use of oral contraceptive for more than 5 years (the risk returns to normal after 10 years of stopping use)
Smoking
Multiple childbirth and young age at first pregnancy
Having sexual intercourse at an early age
Please note:
Having above risk factor does not mean that you must have cervical cancer – it only means that your risk of developing cervical cancer may be higher than average and you should seek further medical advice from your doctor.
Preventive Measures
Practice safer sex: avoid having multiple sex partners and use condoms
Stop smoking
Get HPV vaccination before getting sexually active because vaccination provides protection against certain types of HPV.
Early detection: regular cervical cancer screening