How do I detect that a woman infected with HPV that cause cervical cancer? Symptoms of a person infected with HPV are not visible and not easily observed. The easiest way to find out by doing a cytological examination of the cervix. This examination is now popularly known as a Pap smear or Papanicolaou smear taken from a Greek physician who discovered the method of George N. Papanicolaou.
However, there are also various other methods for early detection of HPV infection and cervical cancer as follows:
IVA
IVA is the abbreviation of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid. Method of examination with cervical smear or cervix with acetic acid. Then observed for any abnormalities such as white areas. If no color change, then it can be considered no infection of the cervix. You can do in the health center with a relatively cheap price. This can be done only for early detection. If you see any suspicious signs, then the other detection methods that more must be done.
Pap smear
Pap smear test methods in common: the doctor uses a scraper or brush to remove a small sample of cervical cells or cervical. Then these cells will be analyzed in the laboratory. The test can reveal whether there is infection, inflammation, or abnormal cells. According to reports the world, with a regular Pap smear tests have reduced the number of deaths from cervical cancer.
Thin prep
Thin prep method is more accurate than Pap smears. If a Pap smear only takes a portion of the cells in the cervix or uterus, then the Thin prep will inspect all parts of the cervix or uterus. Of course the result will be far more accurate and precise.
Colposcopy
If all test results on the previous method showed the presence of infection or irregularities, colposcopy procedure will be done by using a tool equipped with a magnifying lens to observe the infected part. The goal is to determine whether any lesion or abnormal tissue in the cervix or the cervix. If there is abnormal, a biopsy – taking a small amount of tissue from the body – made and treatment for cervical cancer begin.
Cervical cancer attacks the cervix or the cervical region caused by viral infection with HPV (human papillomavirus) which is not cured in a long time. If the immune system decreases, the HPV infection will be more virulent and can cause cervical cancer. Symptoms are not too visible at an early stage, that is why cervical cancer that starts from HPV infection is considered as “The Silent Killer”.
Some symptoms can be observed although not always an indication of HPV infection. Whitish or spend a bit of blood after intercourse is little sign of symptoms of this cancer. In addition, the yellowish liquid that smells in the genital area can also be an indication of HPV infection. This virus can be transmitted from one patient to another and infect the person. Transmission can be through direct contact and because of sex.
When there is a virus in someone’s hand, then touching the genital area, the virus will move and can infect the cervix or neck of your womb. Another mode of transmission is in the closet in a public restroom that has been contaminated by the virus. A cancer patient may use a closet, which contained the HPV virus in patients switching to a closet. When you use it without cleaning, virus could then move on to your genital area.
The bad one’s lifestyle can be a supporter of this increasing number of cancer patients. Smoking habits, consuming less vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid may be the cause. If the consume nutritious foods will make the immune system can ward off increases and the HPV virus.
The risk of suffering from cervical cancer are women who are sexually active since a very early age, which frequently change sex partners, or who have sex with men who like to change partners. Another factor is the use of birth control pills for a long time or come from families who have a history of cancer.
Often, men who showed no symptoms of HPV infection that is spread to their partners. A man who had sex with a woman suffering from cervical cancer, will be the carrier of this virus. Furthermore, when this man had sex with his wife, the virus can be passed to his wife and infects.
