What all can cause precancerous cells in the cervix?!


Question: The exact causes of cervical cancer are unclear. There are 2 main types of cervical cancer:

* Squamous type (epidermoid cancer): This is the most common type, accounting for about 80% to 85% of cervical cancers. This cancer may be caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as some types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can infect the cervix. The squamous type of cancer generally starts on the surface of the cervix.
* Adenocarcinoma: This type of cervical cancer develops from the tissue in glands in the cervical canal.

You are at greater risk for cervical cancer if:

* You have had an abnormal Pap test.
* You or your sexual partner has or had an HPV infection.
* You have had a herpes infection of the cervix.
* You have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
* You have had many sexual partners or began sexual activity before age 18.
* You do not use condoms.
* You have had genital or vaginal cancer.
* Your sexual partner's previous partner had cervical cancer or abnormal cervical cells.
* Your partner has had cancer of the penis.
* You smoke.
* Your immune system is weakened; for example, because you are taking immunosuppressive drugs, or you have AIDS.
* Your mother took the hormone DES (diethylstilbestrol) when she was pregnant with you.


Answers: The exact causes of cervical cancer are unclear. There are 2 main types of cervical cancer:

* Squamous type (epidermoid cancer): This is the most common type, accounting for about 80% to 85% of cervical cancers. This cancer may be caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as some types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can infect the cervix. The squamous type of cancer generally starts on the surface of the cervix.
* Adenocarcinoma: This type of cervical cancer develops from the tissue in glands in the cervical canal.

You are at greater risk for cervical cancer if:

* You have had an abnormal Pap test.
* You or your sexual partner has or had an HPV infection.
* You have had a herpes infection of the cervix.
* You have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
* You have had many sexual partners or began sexual activity before age 18.
* You do not use condoms.
* You have had genital or vaginal cancer.
* Your sexual partner's previous partner had cervical cancer or abnormal cervical cells.
* Your partner has had cancer of the penis.
* You smoke.
* Your immune system is weakened; for example, because you are taking immunosuppressive drugs, or you have AIDS.
* Your mother took the hormone DES (diethylstilbestrol) when she was pregnant with you.

Genetics, environmental factors, and viruses.

You can't do anything about genetics.

Your environment is sometimes difficult to control

There is an inoculation against the viruses that cause the most forms of cervical cancer (Called HPV) that is available from your doctor.

Basically, HPV is the cause of almost 100% of this. And HPV comes from having unprotected sex with someone who has HPV. And most men don't even know if they have HPV. The good news is that there is an HPV vaccine that can protect you from cervical cancer.





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