What factors place a woman at higher risk for the development of cervical cancer?

Risk factors you can possibly change

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
• Sexual history.
• Smoking.
• Having a weakened immune system.
• Chlamydia infection.
• Long-term use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
• Having multiple full-term pregnancies.
• Young age at first full-term pregnancy.

Is cervical cancer more common in younger women?

Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44 with the average age at diagnosis being 50 . It rarely develops in women younger than 20. Many older women do not realize that the risk of developing cervical cancer is still present as they age.

What is the most appropriate age to start screening women for cervical cancer?

A review of the literature suggests four reasons for starting routine screening at age 25. First, invasive cervical cancers in women younger than age 25 are rare. Second, current screening methods are less effective in younger women.

Which of the following is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer?

The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with HPV. HPV is common. Most people become infected with HPV when they become sexually active, and most people clear the virus without problems.

Is a high cervix good or bad?

A high cervix means that your uterus is placed “high” in the abdominal/pelvic cavity — usually it is suspended just above the vaginal canal. This should not affect your ability to become pregnant, though.

What’s the youngest age for cervical cancer?

Although cervical cancer can be diagnosed as early as 20 or beyond the age of 60, it’s most often diagnosed between the ages of 35 and 44.

How do you feel when you have cervical cancer?

Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer include vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.

• Vaginal bleeding (including bleeding after sexual intercourse).
• Unusual vaginal discharge.
• Pelvic pain.
• Pain during sexual intercourse.

What’s the youngest age to get cervical cancer?

Do you need to have a Pap smear if you are a virgin?

Yes. Doctors recommend routine cervical cancer screening, regardless of your sexual history. Tests used to screen for cervical cancer include the Pap test and the HPV test. Your doctor can help you understand whether one or both of these tests is best for you.

How common is high-risk HPV?

About 1 in 5 U.S. adults under age 60 is infected with a “high-risk” strain of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) that increases the risk of cancer, according to a new report.