Will I definitely get cervical cancer if I get infected with HPV? What are the ways to prevent cervical cancer?

It is currently believed that most cervical cancers are caused by papillomavirus infection, known as HPV infection. Generally speaking, if human papillomavirus infection occurs, the relative risk of cervical cancer can be up to 250 times; if it does not occur, cervical cancer is rare or not allowed.

However, HPV infection itself has no obvious symptoms, unless it causes cervical lesions with increased vaginal discharge or blood in the vaginal discharge. Therefore, cervical cancer screening and examination are very important. Fortunately, not all HPV-infected people will develop cervical cancer, just like some people carry the hepatitis B virus but will never develop the disease. There is only a 2% risk of developing cervical cancer.

How do I know if I am infected with HPV?

1. Do TCT examination

At present, TCT is the most accurate technology to replace the traditional cervical smear for cervical cancer detection at home and abroad. This method is more objective, more accurate and error-free than the traditional pasteurization method, and can truly achieve early diagnosis. The diagnosis rate is over 90%, and the price is about 150 yuan.

Inspection method:

Use a cervical brush to rinse the cervical erosion surface, and the cervix is ​​about 1. Rinse the exfoliated cells within 5 cm of the "cell preservation fluid". After filtering, the cells are randomly and evenly dispersed. Analyze the representative clear thin layer of cells under a light microscope, which has more chances to find signs of early lesions and detect whether it is infected with HPV virus.

Special reminder:

*Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before scraping.

* Do not douche or use vaginal suppositories or perform vaginal examination within 24-48 hours before the examination.

* Treat inflammation first, then scrape to avoid affecting the diagnosis results.

*It is best to schedule the examination during your non-menstrual period.

2. Get an HPV test

HPV testing is also a new technology. At present, many large hospitals across the country are using it, usually with anti-cancer smear tests, and the price is about 300 yuan.

Inspection method:

Use a small umbrella-shaped brush to collect samples from the cervix, and then use "cell preservation fluid" to separate impurities in the collected samples to form a clear cell coating to detect whether the impurities in the collected samples are infected with the HPV virus.

Special reminder:

*If the HPV test result is negative, it means there is no HPV infection, that is, the risk of developing cervical cancer or high-grade lesions is almost zero before the next routine examination.

* If the HPV test is positive, the risk of cervical cancer increases significantly. But not all women infected with HPV will develop cervical cancer. Therefore, it is very necessary to further check whether the cervical cells have cancer or precancerous lesions. If no lesions are found, follow-up should be continued; if any early lesions are found, treatment should be carried out. At present, the treatment technology and methods for early lesions are very effective.

How to prevent cervical cancer?

With the continuous improvement of medical care conditions and the widespread development of women's census, the incidence of cervical cancer has dropped significantly, especially in the late stage. The results of epidemiological studies on cervical cancer show that marital factors, cervical erosion, smegma, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted diseases and viral infections are risk factors for cervical cancer. For these risk factors, preventive measures can be taken:

1. Perform gynecological examinations and TCT examinations regularly. If abnormalities are found in cervical TCT, further treatment should be performed.

2. Pay attention to health care during menstruation and pregnancy and postpartum period, develop good hygiene habits, and reduce or prevent the occurrence of cervicitis.

3. Actively treat chronic cervicitis, especially patients with long-term leucorrhea or abnormal vaginal bleeding, should go to the hospital for examination immediately and take effective treatment measures

4. During childbirth or abortion, new methods should be used to avoid cervical lacerations. Once a laceration occurs, it should be sutured surgically.

5. For those who need to remove both ovaries due to certain gynecological diseases, the uterus should be removed at the same time. In general, it is not advisable to perform a subtotal hysterectomy to avoid residual cervical cancer.

6. Advocate for late marriage and fewer children