Xervical cancer without Hpv.

[Salma]

*"hi everyone! I've been reading on cervical cancer, and I'm curious: Can you actually get cervical cancer without currently being exposed to Hpv? "*

[Chapman1]

* great question! from what I've realized, Hpv (human papillomavirus) is the primary trigger of cervical cancer. In fact, around 99% of cervical cancer cases are linked to Hpv infection. Nonetheless, there are any rare instances where cervical cancer occurs without Hpv. Let's check out those factors! *

[Fowler]

* hi all! I've heard that smoking can improve the risk of cervical cancer. Is that true? *

[Mclean3]

* absolutely! Smoking exposes the body to numerous cancer-causing substances, and people who smoke are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer compared to non-smokers. *

[RoxanneJF]

* what about long-term use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)? Does that fun a role? *

[HumorHawk]

* good question! taking birth control pills for an extended period does boost the risk of cervical cancer. however, once a person stops utilizing them, their risk degree starts to dwindle over moment. *

[TheresaM]

* i've heard that multiple pregnancies may be a factor. Is that true? *

[Dan]

* yes! Having three or more full-term pregnancies puts a person at a higher risk for cervical cancer. It's thought that increased exposure to Hpv infection throughout pregnancies contributes to this. *

[BuzzingBuddies]

* what about a weakened immune system? Does that impact cervical cancer risk? *

[Farrah]

* definitely! Having a weak immune system owing to conditions like Hiv or taking medications that suppress the immune response increases the risk of cervical cancer. *