Prevention of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer affects over half a million women around the world at some point in time. The countries where screening programs exist, at least four of the five deaths from cervical cancer in women who have not had in recent years, the Pap test in the last 10 or insufficiently protected. Currently, the best way to prevent death from cancer, cervical cancer is the periodic review of the Pap test (or smear).

This should be done at least every 2or 3 years or more frequently if previous tests were abnormal or there are particular risks (for example, infection with HPV). genital infections with human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer.

HPV is a very common virus and four of five men and sexually active women are infected with it at some point in their lives. The vaccine is effective in preventing infection with strains that cause cancer, if done before we meet for the first time the virus during sexual intercourse(For example, vaccination of girls aged 12 to 13).

Measures to prevent cervical cancer

Get a regular Pap smear every 2-3 years between the twenties, or more frequently if previous tests were abnormal or there are particular risks (for example, infection with HPV)
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try to put the first cigarette of the day as long as possible so that you gradually reduce the hours of smoking - a. Delay

b. Distract - to do something to decrease your mindHunger, on foot, a glass of water, walk, read a piece of fruit or a book

c. Deep breaths - take three deep breaths and see how you feel before you automatically reach for a cigarette

Eating a diet naturally rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene, carotenoids and CoQ10

a. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste in the kitchen every day as a great source of lycopene

b. At least four food rainbow on your plate each meal. Select particularred, orange and green foods like peppers, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and leafiest green, like spinach, broccoli and arugula

Protecting against HPV and chlamydia, condoms and practice safe sex in general