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Doctors believe the human papilloma virus (HPV) is the largest contributing factor for developing cervical cancer. HPV infections are common, and most of the time the infection clears on its own. However sometimes that is not the case and the infection becomes chronic. This can eventually cause certain cancers including cervical — especially some high-risk types of the virus.
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There is no treatment for HPV infection of the cervix, usually our immune system takes care of it. However, the pre-cancer cell changes that HPV causes can be treated. That's why getting tested is so important.
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Women 21 to 29 years of age should get a pap test every three years. From 30 to 65, the recommendation is a Pap test along with an HPV test every five years. Women 65 and older who have had regular screenings in the past and have no history of cancer or pre-cancer can discontinue screenings according to industry recommendations.
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That's why regular exams are so important because cervical cancer doesn't usually cause symptoms until it has grown and spread to other tissues. At this stage a woman might experience abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding and/or pain during sex.
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If you have a cervix, you need to be screened, and some hysterectomies leave the cervix in place (supra-cervical hysterectomy). Only a total hysterectomy removes the cervix (and uterus), but even then, if the procedure was done as treatment for cervical pre-cancer or cancer you should continue to be screened according to your doctor's recommendations.
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These are general guidelines for women with low to average risk of cervical cancer. Women with a high risk or those with compromised health should consult their doctor. For comprehensive guidelines on the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer, visit the American Cancer Society.
Source: American Cancer Society