DID you, the WHO said that 490,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year? In fact, nearly half died. That is, every 2 minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer. In Indonesia alone, one woman dies every hour.Cervical cancer is cancer that is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Men and women who had sexual intercourse also at risk for infection with HPV. Well, that is unfortunate, most new patients to see a doctor after cervical cancer at an advanced stage.
To prevent this, recommended vaccination for the body to provide immunity against HPV virus, precisely under 20 years old.
"Vaccination can be done since the age of 10 years, not in a state of pregnancy, but can be done by breastfeeding mothers. Vaccination is two; servarix and gradasil. Vaccination is done by injection three times," said Dr. Imam Rasjidi SpOG dr H (k) Onk , a specialist in obstetrics and diseases of the womb and womb cancer consultant at the media meet at Conference Room, MRCCC Siloam Semanggi, Jakarta, Wednesday (03/23/2011).
Other preventive measures can also be done through a pap smear, as soon as possible after marriage.
"I suggest pap smear done as soon as possible after you get married. If the result is negative, proceed with vaccination. Vaccination is also not going to interfere with fertility, so the pregnancy can still occur. It's just, when you check positive urine was pregnant, stop the vaccine while, "he continued.
To note, the ideal cervical cancer vaccine has the function capable of inducing the formation of antibody titer (antibody gauge how much is contained in a living thing / Wikipedia) is high, can provide long-term protection, and well tolerated.
The vaccine itself is a new era in cervical cancer prevention for young girls and adult women. Potent vaccine provides protection against HPV 16 and 18, the major viral cause of cervical cancer.
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