Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is often slow-growing and can be detected at an early stage through regular screenings, such as Pap tests and HPV testing. Effective screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) have significantly reduced the incidence of cervical cancer. Here’s what you need to know about cervical cancer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causes and Risk Factors:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The primary cause is persistent infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection. Other risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n