Nutritional Immunology

Cervical Cancer is cancer of the neck of the womb which is called the cervix and is one of the most common cancers that affect a woman’s reproductive organs. The incidence of cervical cancer has reduced considerably in the last few years due to screening with PAP smears.

Warning signs:

• Vaginal bleeding following intercourse of in-between menstrual period or after menopause
• Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and has a foul smell
• Lower abdominal pain or pain during intercourse

Who are at risk?

• Early sexual activity
• Multiple sex partners
• Human Papilloma Virus (wart) infection
• Immunosuppressed women

What can you do?

• Healthy lifestyle to strengthen own immune system
• Have regular pap smear once sexually active (age 25 and above)
• Undergo HPV DNA test to determine if you are infected with any of the 13 types of HPV that are most likely to lead to cervical cancer
• Using condoms during intercourse reduces the risk of contracting HPV
• Have fewer sex partners
• Avoid smoking
• Vaccination for girls before they become sexually active

Source of information: National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

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Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Jacklyn
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