Recently, the story of a 17 -year -old female student unexpectedly discovered cervical cancer even though she had never done it made many people startled and worried.This female student named Tieu Me, who was attending a female high school in Nanjing (Jiangsu, China).She went to the clinic because of the pelvic pain that lasted and menstruating up to 3-4 times per month, severe dysmenorrhea spread to the waist.
Tieu Me and her family simply thought that she had menstrual disorders and aches and pains from sitting too much.However, the diagnosis of the doctor is the 3rd stage cervical cancer. At this time, the tumor has been invaded outside the cervix, into the nearby tissue and structure, including the pelvic area of the pelvis., lymph nodes and bladder and rectum compression.
Menstrual disorders, 17 -year -old female student surprised to receive diagnosis of stage 3 cervical cancer (Artwork)
The angrily mother scolded Tieu Me right at the hospital because she thought that she was spoiled, soon had an unhealthy relationship.Tieu Me burst into tears, saying that he was outside of school, he was only at the female dormitory, he went home at the weekend, never had a boyfriend, not to say he did it.Doctors said the cause of cervical cancer in Tieu Me is HPV infection and it can occur at a very young age, even without having sex.
The doctor reminded the ways to spread HPV virus in addition to sex
Discussing the case of Tieu Me, Professor Qiao Youulin - Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the People's Hospital of Beijing University (China) talked about this is not uncommon.
He explained, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a group of viruses belonging to the Papillomaviridae family, including more than 200 different strains.Some types of HPV can cause warts (warts) in the skin and genitals, while other strains are related to cancer from uterine cancer to pharyngeal cancer, penis/vagina ... In particular, the highest strains that cause cervical cancer are HPV-16 and HPV-18.
Professor Qiao emphasized that HPV transmitted mainly through sex, but this is not the only transmission path.It can be transmitted through skin contact, such as hugging or touching the damaged skin.Or spread through common personal tools such as towels or toothbrushes, clothes ... HPV can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth.In addition, although less common, this virus can be transmitted through a non -hygienic environment such as public swimming pool or public bathroom.
Sexual intercourse is the main path that is not the only to transmit the HPV virus (Artwork)
Besides, HPV infection does not always lead to cervical cancer immediately.The process from HPV infection to cancer can last from 10 to 20 years.The case of Tieu Me has not found the cause of the exact infection but determined that HPV has been infected for many years, previously had pre -cancer lesions but did not notice.Until the discovery is when the tumor has metastasized, even the uterus removal is difficult to treat effectively.
Through the story of Tieu Me, Professor Qiao reminds us, especially women should soon care about reproductive health care, prevent HPV infection.Including scientific lifestyle, focusing on improving immunity, proper vaginal hygiene, healthy sex ... and HPV vaccine injection.
Source and photo: QQ, Health GVM