Without sex, can't you get cervical cancer? Can I avoid wearing a condom?

It is said that things have two sides, and sex is no exception.

While it brings people enjoyment, it also brings some risks, such as unwanted pregnancy, contracting STDs...

In addition, there is another kind of cancer, as long as you have sex, it will focus on you-cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is the second largest tumor "killer" of Chinese women. According to statistics, there are about 130,000 new cases each year and 30,000 deaths due to it.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the biggest culprit of cervical cancer. 99% of cervical cancers are related to high-risk HPV persistent infection.

The virus is mainly infected and spread through sexual contact. Both men and women may be infected as long as they have sex.

Therefore, I would like to remind everyone that once you have sex, you must beware of this cancer.

Some people may wonder: If you don't have sex, don't you need to worry about infection?

In the background, some readers also mentioned related issues↓

Although we have done a lot of cervical cancer related science, there are still many people who are as ignorant and doubtful as this reader:

I'm still very young, shouldn't worry about cervical cancer?

As long as you pay attention to hygiene and wear a good cover, you will not get infected, right?

I only have sex with the subject, shouldn't I get HPV?

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Today I will give you a good science wave~

Without sex, can't you get cervical cancer?

There is a huge family of HPV viruses, and more than 130 types have been isolated.

Different types can cause different diseases, such as common warts, flat warts, and condyloma acuminata, including vulvar cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer, oral cancer and so on.

Among them, HPV16 and HPV18 are two viruses that cause 84.5% of cervical cancers.

The main route of transmission is sexual contact. According to statistics, 70% to 80% of women will be infected with HPV at least once in their lives.

In addition to sexual life, HPV infection can also be transmitted indirectly, that is, through contact with body fluids containing a certain amount of active virus, such as sharing bathtubs and bath towels with the infected person.

However, this "indirect transmission" has restrictions:

The part you touch is mucous membrane or wound

There must be a virus in the body fluids, it must be alive, and enough

Only when these conditions are met at the same time can they be indirectly infected.

Therefore, if you don't have sex, you may be infected with HPV and cervical cancer, but the probability is extremely low.

Don't worry about cervical cancer when you are young?

When it comes to cervical cancer, many people think that only older people will get it, and young people don't have to worry about it.

If you think the same way, you are wrong.

Although the high incidence of cervical cancer is 40 to 50 years old, there are many young people in their 20s who are diagnosed.

People of this age are more likely to be infected with HPV because of their active sex life.

It's just that because of being young and having strong immunity, it is easy to clear HPV through the immune system.

Those with weaker immunity will develop malignant lesions if they are continuously and repeatedly infected with high-risk HPV.

Therefore, even if you are young, you should not take it lightly, especially those who have sex too early.

Because the younger the first sex, the greater the chance of cervical cancer in the future.

Especially women who have sex for the first time earlier than 16 years old are at high risk of cervical cancer.

Because the cervical tissue cells of underage women have not matured, the immune system is not perfect, the resistance is low, and they are more sensitive to the stimulation of carcinogens.

Don’t worry about cervical cancer if you talk about hygiene and wear condoms?

Although condoms can block the spread of most sexual diseases, they are not 100% safe.

Even if you wear a condom, there is a risk of HPV infection.

Because the HPV virus can survive in any area around the anus and genitals, these areas are not covered by condoms.

During sex, if you touch these parts, you will be easily infected.

However, "hygiene, wearing condoms" are indeed two very important things in sexual life, so they should be taken seriously.

Especially for male compatriots, you must clean the tintin before sex to prevent the foreskin from hiding dirt.

Because smegma may carry the herpes virus, and the cholesterol in the smegma can be transformed into carcinogens through the action of bacteria, leading to men suffering from penile cancer, and the risk of their wives suffering from cervical cancer is also significantly increased.

Only have sex with the subject, will not be infected with HPV?

Some female compatriots believe that only those who have a disorderly private life are susceptible to HPV infection. I only have one sexual partner, so I am safe.

wrong!

Although you only have one sexual partner, can you guarantee that the man is only you?

If the man has multiple sexual partners at the same time, the higher the chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, the higher the chance of you being infected.

In addition, if the man’s ex-girlfriend has been infected, you are more likely to be infected.

According to investigations and studies, if the husband’s ex-wife has cervical cancer, the probability of the second wife suffering from cervical cancer is 3.5 to 4 times higher.

All in all, don’t take a chance. If you have the conditions, it is best to get HPV vaccine, which can effectively prevent cervical cancer.

HPV vaccine-the first vaccine to prevent cancer, the sooner the better

Vaccination of HPV vaccine is an effective means to prevent cervical cancer.

You can get HPV vaccination at the community hospital and community health service center in your place of residence. Due to the large vaccine gap, you generally need to make an appointment in advance.

At present, there are 4 types of HPV vaccines on the market worldwide, namely:

The 4-valent and 9-valent vaccines produced by Merck & Co. (trade name: Jiadaxiu);

The bivalent vaccine produced by GlaxoSmithKline in the United Kingdom (trade name: Xiruci);

The domestically produced bivalent vaccine (E. coli) (trade name: Xinkening) that was launched recently.

The approximate difference between these 4 vaccines is shown in the figure below↓

You can decide which one to play according to your age and financial situation.

Generally speaking, the sooner the vaccination is, the better, and 9-14 years old is the best vaccination age.

It is best to take it before having sex, because the HPV vaccine works best for people with asexual life history.

Here are a few HPV vaccination issues that everyone is more concerned about:

1. Can I still fight if I am infected with HPV?

can

Even if you are infected with HPV, the vaccine can prevent uninfected HPV types, so vaccination is still recommended.

2. Can I fight during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

not recommend

It is currently uncertain whether the vaccine will have an adverse effect on the fetus, so women who are breastfeeding and preparing for pregnancy (plan to become pregnant within one year) are not recommended to receive the vaccine.

In case of pregnancy during the vaccination period, it is recommended to suspend the vaccination and wait until the birth is over before continuing.

3. Can you play if you have sex?

can

The HPV vaccine is best for women who have no sex life history, but even if they have sex, it is still recommended to be given, and it can also play a certain preventive effect.

4. After giving birth, is it still necessary to fight?

necessary