How to Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer

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It is estimated that 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year. As many as 4,000 women will die of this disease. The good news is that cervical cancer is highly preventable. Here are some steps that can help you protect yourself against cervical cancer.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Visit your gynecologist regularly. You should have a pap test on an annual basis, or as frequently as your doctor recommends.

Step2

Call your doctor and report any changes such as pain or odd discharge.

Step3

Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially those rich in vitamins A, C and E.

Step4

Avoid risky sexual behavior. HPV, a common STD, is one of the main causes of cervical cancer. Practice monogamy, know your partner's history, and use condoms.

Step5

Get vaccinated. If you are under 26 years old, you are eligible for the HPV vaccine, which protects against the two types of HPV that cause most instances of cervical cancer.