15 Best Doctors for Cervical Cancer available in Lucknow

Cervical cancer is a malignant tumour of the lowermost part of the uterus. Human papillomavirus (HPV) plays a role in development of cervical cancer.

Risk factors for cervical cancer are
- sexually transmitted diseases
- multiple sexual partners
- conditions of low immune system like HIV
- smoking/alcoholism, obesity
- birth control pills
- early sexual activity

The signs and symptoms associated with cervical cancer are
- vaginal discharge, bleeding
- pelvic pain
- painful intercourse
- painful micturition
- increased frequency of micturition

Preventive measures for cervical cancer are
- regular PAP tests
- using condoms to prevent sexual transmitted diseases
- human papilloma virus vaccine
- avoid smoking, alcohol
- limit the number of sexual partners

Cervical cancer is diagnosed by following methods
- signs and symptoms
- physical examination of cervix
- punch biopsy, endocervical curettage
- CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan