Does human papillomavirus cause cervical cancer?
My doctor mentioned getting vaccinated for Human Papillomavirus. I want to understand clearly if this virus is the direct cause of cervical cancer.
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7 months ago
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I can only speak from my own personal experience, but when I had my routine Pap smear, my doctor found high-risk HPV strains and explained they are the primary cause of cervical cancer. Thankfully we caught it early, and now I always urge my friends to get screened regularly. It is definitely something to take seriously.
7 months ago
Yes, HPV is indeed the main culprit behind cervical cancer, as my wife's gynae repeatedly told us during our annual hospital trips. My job these days seems to be driving family members to different doctor appointments, so I’ve memorized this! Definitely make sure the women in your family get their routine tests done.
6 months ago
Look, simple baat hai, haan, HPV hi cervical cancer ka sabse bada karan hai. Isme darna nahi hai, bas time par checkup karwana hai aur vaccine lena hai agar doctor bolein toh. Faltu online darne se achha hai doctor ke paas jaakar baat karo.
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6 months ago
When my daughter was of age, her pediatrician strongly recommended the HPV vaccine because it directly prevents the strains that cause cervical cancer. As parents, we wanted to make sure she was protected early on. I highly recommend talking to a doctor about the vaccine for your kids too.
5 months ago
Haan, bilkul sahi suna aapne, HPV se hi cervical cancer hone ka risk sabse zyada hota hai. Par iska matlab yeh nahi ki har HPV infection cancer banega, body clear bhi kar deti hai. Toh test karwana zaroori hai, laparvahi mat baratna na.