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Will somebody please tell me something about cervical cancer? is it sexually transmitted? |
i had some abnormal cells on my cervix, my doctor said it is a virus, I understand that but is it sexually transmitted, and if it is, did i get that from my husband? Cervical cancer is caused by the STD HPV (Human papillomavirus). You might have contracted it from your husband or if you were with someone before him, you could have got it from them. It can take years for symptoms to show up. Men spread HPV to women, usually unknowingly. There are at least 100 different kinds of HPV and it is the number one STD in the world. Most don't do anything and have no symptoms. But a handful of them can cause cervical cancer, genital warts, and more rarely hand and feet warts, penile cancer , and rectal cancer. So yes your doctor is right. It is a virus and will stay with you for the rest of your life; there is no cure. I have had cervical cancer and genital warts from HPV. I have had HPV for about 5 years now. I have been treated for my cervical cancer and it hasn't come back luckily. Since it sounds like you caught it in time, you will probably be able to treat it also. Cervical cancer kills 300,000 women a year! You will probably have to have a coloscopy done to scrape the abnormal cells. This is uncomfortable, burns (because they use vinegar) and makes you cramp like no other! Take some ibuprofen before you get this done. I have had this done twice and my doctor suggested taking it before I go to help with the cramps. If it develops into cervical cancer you will have to have what's called a "Leep" procedure done. They take a small heated wire and remove a thin layer of your cervix off. This HURTS! I actually started hyperventilating! Your doctor is probably going to want you to come back every 4 months or so to get a re-pap smear. I had to go to my OBGYN every four months for 2 years! I hope this answered your question! Good luck to you! Check out this site for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hpv... Source(s): Personal experience. Cervical cancer is not transmitted. However, the virus that can cause cervical cancer is transmitted. Some STD's cause cervical cancer but not all operationkeepsake.com It can be. the Human Pamplova (spelling?) Virus is a major cause of cervical cancer. It's widely spread in the US, I forget the percentage, but a LOT of men have it and never know because they are just carriers. I don't think it's the only cause of cervical cancer though. the virus involved in cervical cancer is HPV. Also known as genital warts. It is sexually transmitted. The HPV causes a mutation in the cervical cells that can eventually turn into cancer. |
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