Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer
Some genetic and lifestyle factors may increase the risk for HPV contraction, which may lead to cervical cancer, like
- first sexual intercourse at a young age
- multiple sex partners
- history of other sexually transmitted infections (such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia)
- sexual relation with a man whose partner has/had cervical cancer
- more than three 3 pregnancies or a pregnancy before the age of 17
- family history of cervical cancer
- long-term use of oral contraceptives (more than 5 years)
- weakened immune system
- smoking
- women whose partners are uncircumcised
- exposure to tetrachloroethylene, a chemical used in dry cleaning & metal degreasing
- unhygienic living conditions
All the above conditions may contribute to a pre-existing HPV infection in a woman and lead to cervical cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer in the majority of the cases. Many sexually active people come in contact with the human papillomavirus during their lifetime. In most of the cases, this virus does not cause any harm and it goes away without any treatment. However, some people are at high risk of getting cervical cancer. It includes many risk factors. Hence, getting complete health checkup is important. Indus Health Plus offers a complete scanning of the body and offers detailed reports of the examinations. To know more, fill the form and connect with us.
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