Cervical Cancer & HPV
Other Risk Factors for
Cervical Cancer
Your sexual history, health history, and current lifestyle are all part of your cervical health. In addition to HPV, each of these factors can affect your risk for developing cervical cancer.
Your history and current lifestyle
Although HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the main causes of cervical cancer, other factors may put you at risk for developing cervical cancer. Be sure that your doctor is aware if you have any of the following types of risk factors.1
Sexual history
- Sexual intercourse at an early age
- Multiple sexual partners
Health history
- Previous cancer diagnosis
- Weakened immune system and/or HIV infection
Lifestyle
- Not getting regular pap tests
- Smoking tobacco
By minimizing these risk factors and having routine checkups and pap tests, you can ensure that you’re doing all you can to prevent cervical cancer.
Next: diagnosis and treatment
Reference
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pamphlet. Cancer of the Cervix. Washington DC; 2004.
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