Cervical cancer attacks the cervix or the cervical region caused by viral infection with HPV (human papillomavirus) which is not cured in a long time. If the immune system decreases, it will mengganas HPV infection and can cause cervical cancer. Symptoms are not too visible at an early stage, that is why cervical cancer that starts from HPV infection is considered as “The Silent Killer”.
Some symptoms can be observed although not always an indication of HPV infection. Whitish or spend a bit of blood after intercourse is little sign of symptoms of this cancer. In addition, the yellowish liquid that smells in the genital area can also be an indication of HPV infection. This virus can be transmitted from one patient to another and infect the person. Transmission can be through direct contact and because of sex.
When there is a virus in someone’s hand, then touching the genital area, the virus will move and can infect the cervix or neck of your womb. Another mode of transmission is in the closet in a public restroom that has been contaminated by the virus. A cancer patient may use a closet, which contained the HPV virus in patients switching to a closet. When you use it without cleaning, virus could then move on to your genital area.
The bad one’s lifestyle can be a supporter of this increasing number of cancer patients. Smoking habits, consuming less vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid may be the cause. If the consume nutritious foods will make the immune system can ward off increases and the HPV virus.
The risk of suffering from cervical cancer are women who are sexually active since a very early age, which frequently change sex partners, or who have sex with men who like to change partners. Another factor is the use of birth control pills for a long time or come from families who have a history of cancer.
Often, men who showed no symptoms of HPV infection that is spread to their partners. A man who had sex with a woman suffering from cervical cancer, will be the carrier of this virus. Furthermore, when this man had sex with his wife, the virus can be passed to his wife and infects.