An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cervical cancer.
Dysplasia; Human papillomas virus; Pap smear
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Condoms for HPV Prevention
Consistent condom use can significantly reduce the risk of HPV infection, suggests a 2006 study in the New England Journal of Medicine . In the study, women whose male partners used a condom every time they had sexual intercourse had half the rate of HPV infection as women whose partners used a condom less than 5% of the time.
Elderly Women and Cervical Screening
Expert guidelines differ as to whether elderly women need to be screened for cervical cancer. A 2006 study of more than 15,000 postmenopausal women recommended that elderly women who are sexually active but not monogamous should continue to receive screenings. Experts do agree that women who have had a total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix) do not need to receive screenings.
Surgical Treatments and Future Pregnancy
Certain types of cervical cancer surgeries may increase the risk for obstetric complications, such as preterm delivery and low birth weight, indicates a 2006 study in the Lancet . Women should discuss the potential risks of these procedures with their doctors.
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