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Cervical Cancer

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. The virus spreads through sexual contact. Most women's bodies are able to fight HPV infection. But sometimes the virus leads to cancer. You're at higher risk if you smoke, have had many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have HIV infection.

Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. Later, you may have pelvic pain or bleeding from the vagina. It usually takes several years for normal cells in the cervix to turn into cancer cells. Your health care provider can find abnormal cells by doing a Pap test to examine cells from the cervix. You may also have an HPV test. If your results are abnormal, you may need a biopsy or other tests. By getting regular screenings, you can find and treat any problems before they turn into cancer.

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  1. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. The ... for a long time, or have HIV infection. Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. Later, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Cervical Cancer Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Cancer found early may be easier to treat. Cervical cancer screening is usually part of a woman's health ... may do more tests, such as a biopsy. Cervical cancer screening has risks. The results can sometimes be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancerscreening.html - Health Topics
  3. Cervical cancer - screening and prevention 
    Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the ... can do to decrease your chance of having cervical cancer. Also, your health care provider can do tests ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000419.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cervical cancer 
    Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus ( ... Worldwide, cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women. It is much less common in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000893.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pap test 
    ... mainly checks for changes that may turn into cervical cancer . Cells scraped from the opening of the cervix ... is a virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Might be pregnant. DO NOT do the following ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003911.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. HPV vaccine 
    ... by certain strains of HPV. HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts . HPV has also been linked ... types of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer. Other less common types of HPV can also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007436.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cervical dysplasia 
    ... Some strains of HPV are known to cause cervical cancer. An HPV DNA test can identify the high- ... is offered to you. This vaccine prevents many cervical cancers.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001491.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. HPV test 
    ... check for infection with HPV types associated with cervical cancer . Typically, the test looks for 14 different HPV ... HPV type 18 are most closely associated with cervical cancer.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007534.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer Easy-to-Read (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)  
    Cervical Cancer Screening/Start Here ... Cervical Cancer Screening ... Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion ... Easy-to-Read ... Most deaths from cervical cancer ...
    https://odphp.health.gov/.../get-screened-cervical-cancer - External Health Links
  10. Cervical Cancer Screening From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    If you have a cervix, screening for cervical cancer is an important part of routine health care. Learn when to get screened and what to expect during and after screening.
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/screening - External Health Links
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