What could be the symptoms of cervical cancer?
- Bleeding during or after sexual intercourse
- Unexpected intermittent bleeding other than menstrual periods
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Groin and back pain
- Bloody, foul-smelling discharge that does not respond to treatments
What is HPV?
It is a type of virus with more than 100 types. It can affect both men and women. While warts, cervical cancer, vaginal and vulva cancer cause anus cancer in women; It can also cause warts, penis-anus cancer in men. HPV can also cause cancer in the tongue, larynx, and anus.
How is HPV transmitted?
It is usually transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact. It is transmitted through vaginal, oral and anal sex. 80% of people encounter this virus at some time in their lives, those with a strong immune system defeat this virus and leave the body without causing any disease.
cleared. But in some it stays for a long time and can then lead to illness. Pregnant women with active wart-like lesions can also be transmitted to the baby during delivery. Pregnant women with lesions in their genital area or visible lesions should definitely share this with their doctor.
Are there any side effects of HPV vaccine and what are they?
As with any vaccine, side effects may occur in this vaccine.
- Redness, pain and swelling may occur in the area where it is applied.
- Fire
- Headache and feeling tired
- Nausea
- Muscle and joint pain
- Allergic and anaphylactic reactions
- Transient fainting and seizure-like attacks
What are the causes and risk factors:
- The most common cause is HPV (human papilloma virus).
- Starting sexual activity at a very early age
- Being with multiple partners
- Having had sexually transmitted infections
- To smoke
- A weak immune system
How should cervical cancer be screened?
- Screening may not be started under the age of 21, if your doctor deems it necessary, it is ok
- Pap smear test only every 3 years between the ages of 21-29
- Between 30-65 years of age, every 5 years (both pap smear and hpv dna test) or only pap smear test every 3 years
- Screening may not be performed if previous tests are normal over 65 years of age.
Who is recommended HPV vaccine?
- For boys and girls from the age of 9
- Vaccination may be recommended up to the age of 45 for those who have not been vaccinated before.
- Can also be recommended for those with warts
