About.com Health: It's Cervical Health Awareness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Cancer of the cervix, the tiny tube connecting the vagina to the uterus, tends to strike in midlife: half of women diagnosed are between 35 and 55. And while it's the 2nd most common cancer in women worldwide, it's also one of the most preventable. Protect yourself during Cervical Health Awareness Month. Keep Your Cervix Healthy The early stages of cervical cancer tend to be symptom-free, but as the disease progresses, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, general pelvic pain and heavy vaginal discharge may all be signs of a problem. Cervical Cancer Basics Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Understanding Your Pap Smear Test Results The good news about cervical cancer is that it's easily detectable in the early stages, when it's very treatable. Abnormal cervical cell changes in a routine Pap smear test can indicate presence of the disease. Normal vs. Abnormal Pap test results ACOG's Latest Pap Smear Guidelines Should I Get A Pap Smear or HPV Test? Search Related Topics:  abnormal pap smear results  ascus  lgsil HPV and Cervical Cancer The human papillomavirus, or HPV, causes an estimated 99 percent of all cervical cancers. And while there's no cure for the virus, it can be treated and prevented--and in the majority of cases, it actually goes away on its own within 2 years. HPV Basics Which HPV Vaccine Is Right For You: Gardasil or Cervarix? What It Means To Test Positive for HPV Search Related Topics:  std vaccines  disease overviews  cervical cancer Treating Cervical Cancer Although generally preventable, there are standard treatments for cervical cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Treatment Options for Cervical Cancer Treating Cervical Cancer With Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer Related Searches Nutrition and Health Health Screenings Public Health Prostate Health Health Clinics Featured Articles Dealing With Combative Behavior in Dementia Mindfulness Meditation for Social Anxiety Disorder 6 Questions You're Too Afraid To Ask Your Gastroenterologist Can Losing Weight East Back Pain? Homemade Protein Bars Keep Your Feet Warm During Cold-Weather Walks   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement