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JessiccaMyths 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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Comment by katyzzz
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Multiple partners especially at a young age does increase the risk. Especially if the male has had multiple partners, too
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Comment by Jessicca
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Thanks for the input. What I was trying to say is, not only multiple partners can expose to cervical cancer risk, even those who only have 1 partner or never had intercourse would expose to this risk as well.
Nevertheless, I am greatful that you've popped by. ^_^
Have a blessed day!
Jessicca
Comment by charliesgirl_992000
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Great info here. i like your blog. i find alot i can use in it and i realy just started here.
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Comment by Jessicca
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First of all, welcome to Orble land!
Please feel free to browse all the post you want and if there is any information you'd like to know a little more, I will do my best to post when I come across them. ^_^
Well, I have friends who had cervical cancer when they were in their teens, virgin, and untouched. Yet I believe it co-relates with some genes in us and the lifestyle we are having.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Thanks for posting this & for bringing health information forward.
Cheers,
jill