Cervical cancer a preventable disease. The early symptoms of cervical cancer are often not evident. But it can be detected by screening for cervical cancer. When symptoms become severe, abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur. bleeding during sex or have abnormal vaginal discharge. The symptoms in metastatic cancer Patients may also have other symptoms such as swollen legs, enlarged lymph nodes, kidney failure, blood in urine or stools.

cervical cancer Caused by infection with high-risk strains of HPV. The most common strains are species 16 and 18, which are sexually active.

How to prevent

In addition to the vaccination against cervical cancer. Cervical cancer screening test It is one way to prevent cervical cancer. Therefore, all women should have regular cervical cancer screenings, especially those who are sexually active. The women who have never had sex Should start testing at the age of 30 years, there are currently 3 methods:

1. Barbosa smear (Pap Smear).

is to smear cells from the cervix on a glass slide to check for abnormal cells.

2. Liquid Based Cytology

is to smear cells from the cervix into a liquid to check for abnormal cells which gives more clear results

3. HPV Testing

is the detection of high-risk cancer virus strains provide more detailed test results

Know about the cervical cancer vaccine Cervical cancer a preventable disease 

The cervical cancer vaccine is a vaccine that protects against infection with HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), which causes cervical cancer. In Thailand, there are 3 types:

1. Bivalent Vaccine

Also known as Cervarix, it protects against HPV 16 and 18.

2. Quadrivalent Vaccine

Also known as Gardasil, it can protect against HPV 16 and 18 viruses that cause cervical cancer. and protect against HPV strains 6 and 11, which cause genital warts.

3. Nonavalent vaccine

Also known as Gardasil 9, which is the latest vaccine. Protects against five additional strains of HPV from the Gardasil vaccine, which are 31, 33, 45, 52, 58.

How is the HPV vaccine injected?

For this type of vaccine is injected into the muscle. (Intramuscular Injection or IM) on the upper arm or hip, 3 doses, the first dose can choose a convenient date. The second dose is injected 1-2 months after the first dose and the third dose is 6 months after the first dose.

At what age should be vaccinated?

Vaccination in children boosts immunity higher than adults, with 2 vaccinations that can stimulate immunity. equal to three vaccinations in an adult Therefore, in children aged 9-15 years, only 2 injections will be given, which can be given from the age of 9 years old, both women and men. But if it’s past childhood The efficacy of the vaccine is best in people who have never been exposed to HPV or who have not been sexually active.

Does the vaccine have any side effects?

Most of the time, the symptoms are minor and go away on their own. and is a side effect at the injection site such as pain, swelling, redness and itching Some people may experience fever, headache, rash, and no serious side effects.

Fortunately, cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. Cervical cancer screening should be done once a year by Pap smear and Liquid base cytology, and every 3 years is recommended if HPV testing is used. It is also recommended to check every year as usual.

Preventive vaccination can reduce the risk of cervical cancer. This leads to huge costs of treatment, time costs, and other miscellaneous expenses, making it worth the investment. However, vaccination against cervical cancer should be consulted with a medical professional before making a decision. for the vaccine to be injected to be effective and is appropriate for each individual. According to reports by ufabet