What Could Check for Cervical Cancer?

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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer or malignancy that attacks the mouth of a woman's uterus. Based on data from the Anatomical Pathology of 2010, the disease is ranked second of the 10 most cancer in Indonesia.

Although horrible because it has succeeded in swallowing many victims, cervical cancer is actually quite easily treated. Condition, this disease should be detected as early as possible. As for several ways that can be done to detect early cervical cancer, namely:

• PAP smear
• Visual Inspection of Acetic Acid (IVA)
• Visual Inspection of Lugoliodin (VILI)
• HPV DNA test

American Cancer Society recommends the use of pap smears and HPV DNA testing as a way of early detection of cervical cancer. The guidelines recommended by the agency are as follows:

• All women should start early detection of cervical cancer since the age of 21 years.
• Women aged 21-29 years are advised to do pap smear every 3 years. If the results are abnormal, HPV DNA testing can be performed.
• Women aged 30-65 years suggested through pap smears and HPV DNA tests every 5 years. However, Pap smear examination alone every 3 years can be an option.
• Women over 65 can stop doing any checks if he regularly performs early detection over the last 10 years with normal results. If ever get a diagnosis of cervical cancer or precancerous lesions, then need to continue the examination early detection.
• Women who have undergone total hysterectomy (removal from the uterus and cervix) without a history of cervical cancer or precancerous lesions need not undergo early detection tests.
• Women who have received HPV vaccination still need to run an early detection test.
• Women with high risk factors for cervical cancer (HIV-infected, once organ transplants, exposure to DES drugs in the womb) may require more early detection testing.

What about those who are not married?

Please note that one of the risk factors for cervical cancer is HPV infection. The facts mention that this infection is found in about 99% of cases of cervical cancer.

HPV itself is highly variable, estimated at more than 150 species. Each type of HPV can cause different health problems, from the onset of papilloma or warts, to various types of cancer.

HPV associated with cancer is called high-risk HPV, for example HPV 16, HPV 18, HPV 31, HPV 33 and HPV 45. Cervical cancer is associated with HPV 16 and HPV 18.

HPV infection can occur due to skin contact with an infected person. Often, this spread occurs through sexual contact, such as vaginal, anal, or even sexual intercourse. Therefore, those who are not married but already sexually active are also at risk of HPV infection. Thus, it is advisable to have a routine early detection check as indicated in the guidelines.

Now it's clear, is not it? So, although not married but already sexually active, you are still encouraged to perform a cervical cancer examination according to the recommended guidelines. Greetings healthy!

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