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Cervical cancer
Hi I usually do it change my pad for complete day that is 24 hrs I use two pads at once so there wouldn't be any leakage .will this cause cervical cancer??this iam doing since I started my periods that is from 11 years now iam 27 am I at risk to any type of cancer due to not changing pad for more than 24 hours
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No chances of cancer.but changing of pad after 24 hours is not good
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It's not known that this causes cervical cancer, however you should change your pads every 7 to 8 hours. Improper hygiene is a known risk factor for cancer of the cervix
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Please maintain proper hygiene. Otherwise donot worry about the cancer
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