Often the infection occurs without symptoms

Starting at the age of 35 .. You have to have cervical cancer screening

If the test result is positive, follow-up tests should be performed one year later.

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The German Cancer Research Center recommends that women have regular HPV tests, starting at the age of 35, to aid in the early detection of cervical cancer.

The center stated that if the test result is positive, then this does not mean that a woman has cervical cancer or an initial stage of it, but rather a higher risk of developing it.

Often HPV is transmitted through intimate practice, and infection often occurs without symptoms, and after a period of time the immune system is able to eliminate it.

If the test result is positive, follow-up checks should be done after one year.

If the test continues to be positive, another test is performed within three months.

In the event that visible changes to the tissues are discovered, they are removed.

If the test result is negative, then the next test should be done every three years.

It is noteworthy that the symptoms of cervical cancer are bleeding outside the menstrual period, continued bleeding for more than seven days, bad-smelling secretions from the vagina, pain in the lower part of the abdomen or pelvis, and pain during urination or defecation.

It is reported that there is a vaccine against human papillomavirus, and it is recommended for both girls and boys at the age group between 9 and 14 years old.

• There is a vaccine against the virus, and it is recommended for girls and boys alike.

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