Cervical Cancer
Also known as: Cancer of the Cervix
Cervical cancer develops in the cervix and is almost always caused by long-term HPV infection. It is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and screening.
Symptoms
- Bleeding between periods or after sex
- Bleeding after menopause
- Unusual discharge
- Pelvic pain
Causes
- Persistent high-risk HPV infection
Risk factors
- No HPV vaccination
- No screening
- Smoking
- Weakened immunity
Complications
- Spread to other organs
Treatment overview
Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy depending on stage; very curable when caught early.
Prevention
- HPV vaccine at 9-14 years
- Regular Pap or HPV screening from 30
When to see a doctor
If you have abnormal bleeding; screening every 3-5 years from age 30.
Tests used
Vaccines
Specialists who treat it
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
Bleeding between periods or after sex, Bleeding after menopause, Unusual discharge, Pelvic pain
What causes Cervical Cancer?
Persistent high-risk HPV infection
How is Cervical Cancer treated?
Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy depending on stage; very curable when caught early.
How can Cervical Cancer be prevented?
HPV vaccine at 9-14 years, Regular Pap or HPV screening from 30
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Medical review pending
Last updated
9 October 2026
Sources
- World Health Organization fact sheets
- ICMR and MoHFW national guidelines
- National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.