CA CERVIX - PUBLIC AWARENESS

CA CERVIX- CAUSE ,SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, VACCINATION , PAP SMEAR

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5. It is a cancer which occurs in the cervix of a women . 5 What is cervical cancer???

6. Unusual discharge from the vagina. Blood spots or light bleeding when you're not having your periods. Bleeding after menopause. Bleeding or pain during sex. Anemia because of abnormal vaginal bleeding. Ongoing pelvic, leg, or back pain. Urinary problems because of blockage of a kidney or ureter. Bleeding from the rectum or bladder. Weight loss. 6 The symptoms of cervical cancer

7. What causes cervical cancer???

8. HUMAN PAPPILOMA VIRUS (HPV) HPV is sexually transmitted 8

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10. About 80% of Women will be infected with HPV in their lifetime Apex Hospital Cancer Institute HPV and Cervical Cancer Source: Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

11. Women who have ever had sex Women who have had more than one partner Women whose partner (s) has had more than one sexual partner Women with other sexually transmitted diseases Women who do not have Pap tests Women with immune problems Steroid medications Transplanted organs HIV Women who smoke 11 Who is at risk of HPV????

12. Delay onset of sexual activity Know your sexual partner Do not smoke Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle Practice safe sex GET A PAP TEST DONE….. 12 How do I reduce my risk of getting HPV???

13. Due to the Pap test the number of women with cervical cancer has decreased dramatically. With the Pap test, doctors can also find changes in the cervix when they are still precancerous. It is the only gynecological cancer, currently, that can be prevented through routine screening.

14. 1st Pap Smear at age when patient becomes sexually active (or by age 18) Yearly pap smears thereafter Others contend that monogamous women with no history of abnormal pap smears can have them done every 3 years 14 When to get a pap smear…???

15. No douching or usage of vaginal medications, lubricants, or spermicides within 2-3 days of exam (these products may hide abnormal cells ) Schedule Pap Smear between days 12-16 of menstrual cycle, if possible Abstain from intercourse 1-2 days prior to smear 15 During or before the pap smear one should follow the things listed…

16. A test which collects cells from the surface of the cervix and looks for any abnormal cells Abnormal cells can be treated before cervical cancer develops When cancer is detected early, it is easier to treat 16 What is a pap test????

17. Every year until age 30 After age 30 , if you have only had normal results, you may have them every two to three years after discussion with your physician and evaluation of your risk factors. 21 How often should I have a pap test done???

18. 9 to 45 yrs OLD FEMALES

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20. There are totally 3 doses 0 , 2 , 6 months Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Doses of the vaccine…

21. ARM AGAINST CANCER

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23. CAN YOU IMAGINE A FAMILY WITHOUT A LADY ?????????

24. PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTERS , MOTHER , SISTER , WIFE AGAINST THIS DEADLY DISEASE.

25. THANKYOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE HEARING…………