Tag: Cervical Cancer Screening

All you need to know about cervical cancer | Know your risk

Every year approximately 96,922 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer of which more than 60,000 women succumb to the disease. This is majorly due to late diagnosis and lack of regular screening. It is considered to be the 2nd most common cancer detected amongst women of 15-44 years of age.   What is cervical cancer?  Cervical cancer is defined as a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus which connects to the vagina.   The

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HPV Vaccination at the CK Birla Hospital

What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It is a very common infection and most women get it at some time in their life. In most cases it clears up by itself without the need for treatment. But in some women the virus persists, placing them at greater risk of developing cervical abnormalities (CIN) which may need treatment. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause a number of ailments, ranging from issues as benign as common warts to life threatening diseases such as

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Symptoms and Screening of Cervical Cancer

Dr. Deepika Aggarwal, Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the CK Birla Hospital highlights some important symptoms of cervical cancer one should keep an eye on. Symptoms of Cervical Cancer include: - • Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods • Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual • Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination • Increased vaginal discharge • Vaginal discharge of a different colour or smell •

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