Cervical Cancer: Causes & Risks

  • Abnormal Pap Test - Cause

    01/05/09, Healthwise

    Most abnormal Pap tests are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Other types of infection—such as those caused by bacteria, fungi (yeast), or protozoa (Trichomonas)—sometimes lead to minor changes on a Pap test called

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Exams and Tests

    01/05/09, Healthwise

    You will have a Pap test as part of your routine gynecologic exam. A Pap test is used to identify abnormal cell changes on your cervix and to screen for cervical cancer. Pap test screening is the most effective way to detect early

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Home Treatment

    01/05/09, Healthwise

    All abnormal Pap tests require follow-up. In some cases, you may need further testing or treatment. In other cases, your doctor may recommend a period of watchful waiting that includes repeat Pap tests.

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  • Cervical Cancer - Cause

    09/05/08, Healthwise

    Cervical cancer is caused by severe abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Most precancerous or cancerous cell changes occur in the cervix at the transformation zone because these cells normally undergo constant change. Duri

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  • Cervical Cancer - What Increases Your Risk

    09/05/08, Healthwise

    The most common cause of cervical cancer is a persistent infection with a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection of the cervix is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A past HPV infection in you or your partn

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - What Increases Your Risk

    01/05/09, Healthwise

    Most cervical cell changes that cause an abnormal Pap test are the result of sexual transmission of HPV disease. High-risk sexual behaviors by you or your partner at some time, possibly even many years ago, may lead to HPV infection.

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