Myths about cervical cancer
January 29th 2008 00:49
This article was originally compiled on March 2nd 2007 00:30. I am reposting the date for the special cancer topics I am expanding
Extracted and compiled from HealthToday
The lack of knowledge about the exact cause of cervical cancer has contributed to the development of a number of myths about the disease. Here’s the truth about some of the common ones.
‘You only get cervical cancer if you’ve had many sexual partners.’
This is not true. Many women who have had only one partner have developed the disease, as well as some women who have never had sexual intercourse.
‘I’m not at risk because I no longer have sexual intercourse.’
Another fallacy. Women can develop cervical cancer even if they are not currently having sexual intercourse or have not had sexual intercourse for many years.
‘If I don’t have sexual intercourse during my period I won’t get cervical cancer.’
Avoiding sexual intercourse during your period does not protect you against cervical cancer.
Extracted and compiled from HealthToday
The lack of knowledge about the exact cause of cervical cancer has contributed to the development of a number of myths about the disease. Here’s the truth about some of the common ones.
‘You only get cervical cancer if you’ve had many sexual partners.’
This is not true. Many women who have had only one partner have developed the disease, as well as some women who have never had sexual intercourse.
‘I’m not at risk because I no longer have sexual intercourse.’
Another fallacy. Women can develop cervical cancer even if they are not currently having sexual intercourse or have not had sexual intercourse for many years.
‘If I don’t have sexual intercourse during my period I won’t get cervical cancer.’
Avoiding sexual intercourse during your period does not protect you against cervical cancer.
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