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CERVICAL CANCER: MYTHS vs FACTS

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) has earned its share of media attention. And while much of the information out there is accurate, there is also a lot of myth around HPV infection, the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States and many parts of the world. HPV is responsible for up to 99% of all cervical cancers. Today let’s talk about some small but important facts about HPV and Cervical Cancer. Myth: Only Promiscuous Women Get HPV Fact: Any woman who has had sex can have HPV. Many individuals trust that lone promiscuous ladies get HPV. In any case, in all actuality, any lady, who has engaged in sexual relations, even with only one partner, could have been exposed to HPV. HPV is an exceptionally regular infection. In fact, around eight out of 10 ladies will have had HPV sooner or later in time by the age of 50. Myth: A regular Pap test is enough to protect women against cervical cancer. Fact: A Pap test alone is not enough to protect women