Cervical Cancer Examination... Important Things Women Should Not Overlook

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in Thai women, but it can be prevented and treated. If detected from an early stage, cervical cancer screening is very important because it helps find cell abnormalities before they become cancerous.

The leading cause of cervical cancer is due to HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection, which is transmitted through sexual contact. Many women may not have early symptoms, making screening the best way to prevent the disease.

Popular methods include Pap smear and HPV testing. A doctor or nurse stores cervical cells to detect abnormal cells. It takes only a few minutes and does not need to sleep in the hospital.

Women aged 21 and over, or who have had sex, should be regularly examined on the advice of their doctor, especially those with risk factors such as multiple sexual partners, smoking or low immunity.

Self-care starts with a simple matter, just "uniform screening," because finding the disease early improves the chances of treatment and greatly reduces cervical cancer deaths.

"Love yourself. Start with cervical cancer."