HPV RESPECTS NO SEX

HPV PREVENTION

The human papilloma virus (HPV stands for English) and cervical cancer are at greatest risk for women infected with HIV. The cervix is the opening of the uterus (womb) and connects the uterus with the vagina. Cervical cancer occurs when normal cells turn into cervical cancer cells. Before that happens, there are abnormal cells (also called cervical dysplasia) in the cervix.

The Pap test finds abnormal cells on your cervix. If you have abnormal cells, your doctor may want to make an HPV test to determine whether abnormal cells were caused by HPV. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses, some of which produce these abnormal changes in the cervix that can cause cancer. HPV is very common, and can be contracted through sexual contact with another person suffering from HPV. There are many types, or strains of HPV, which are identified by numbers. The types of "high risk" abnormal cells that occur are in your cervix and can cause cancer. There is no treatment for HPV, but sometimes it goes away by itself.

HIV + women are more likely to have strains of HPV and high-risk HPV. Have no HPV or abnormal cells that means will have cervical cancer. Treat the cervix before the abnormal cells become cancerous can prevent cancer in the future. If you have abnormal cells, see your doctor about whether treatment is for you.

There are ways to prevent cervical cancer:

Become a full gynecological examination. That includes a Pap smear and a pelvic exam. Pap discover if there are abnormal cells that can cause cervical cancer.
Get Pap twice the first year after being diagnosed with HIV. If results are normal, get a Pap test once a año.Si results are not normal, ask your doctor about how often you should get Pap tests and what are the next steps to be followed.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet with fruits and vegetables. The carotene and vitamins C and E in particular can reduce their risk of cervical cancer. The carotene is found in tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. You can get vitamin C by consuming fruits, especially citrus fruits, and vegetables. Buy orange, red and green peppers, broccoli, papayas, and strawberries. Some good sources of vitamin E are oils such as safflower and of corn, wheat germ, and sunflower seeds and nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts).
Do not smoke.
Use a condom. If you have sex with a partner who only have sex with you. Use condoms (condoms) whenever you have sex. Condoms reduce your chances of contracting HPV (which causes cervical cancer) but not protect it all the time. HPV can be contracted through direct contact with infected genital skin or wounds apparently normal.