January is Cervical Cancer awareness month.

Each year more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK.

• Prevention

  Cervical cancer is mostly preventable. The main cause of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection. Most people who are sexually active will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives.
• Screening

  Early detection through screening tests can make treatment more effective. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women get Pap tests every three years, starting at age 21.
• Symptoms

  Early-stage cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms