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It is essential for women to get regular screening tests for cervical cancer; here’s why

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It is essential for women to get regular screening tests for cervical cancer; here’s why

Cervical cancer cases are more common among women and are growing at an alarming rate in the country. However, experts say timely screening can help prevent cervical cancer because it can detect abnormal changes in the cervix, allowing women to receive timely treatment.

Every January is considered Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the situation and raise awareness of the need for regular screening tests.

Here’s everything you need to know.

“Cervical cancer starts in a woman’s cervix, the lower end of the uterus (the uterus). Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, is the leading cause of this cancer,” says Sheetal Agarwal, Department of Gynecology, Apollo Spectrum Hospital, Delhi The doctor said. She shared that some common symptoms include pelvic pain and abnormal vaginal discharge after sex. Other risk factors for this cancer are having sex too early, which may increase a person’s chances of contracting HPV; smoking; or having chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV and AIDS, age, a weakened immune system, multiple Partner and unmonitored contraceptive use. With cervical cancer awareness still lacking, women are afraid to speak out publicly. However, they should be encouraged to have regular screening every three years, starting at age 21-65,” Dr Agarwal said.

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Pap test: Also called a Pap smear, this test is done to find early changes in cells that may become cancerous. Here, a sample of cells is taken from the cervix for examination. The Pap test is also combined with the HPV test.

HPV testing: A sample of cells is taken from the cervix to check for the strains of HPV most commonly associated with cervical cancer. The HPV test can be done alone or even combined with the Pap test. There are vaccines against cervical cancer, bivalent and quadrivalent, which can not only prevent cervical cancer, but also genital warts. It’s a six-month, three-dose course from ages 9 to 45″ You’ll need to discuss cervical cancer screening with your doctor and follow an appropriate schedule. Don’t neglect your health and don’t miss your Screening procedures because doing so can be fatal for you. Be vigilant about your health,” Dr Agarwal said.

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During Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding, Isha Ambani wore a massive white lehenga that was adorned with pearls and diamonds.

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During Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding, Isha Ambani wore a massive white lehenga that was adorned with pearls and diamonds.

Celebrities wore their finest ensembles at the pre-wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which was a fashion spectacle. But it was the soon-to-be groom’s sister, Isha Ambani, who showed off her fashion sense in couture pieces, providing fashionistas with a Met Gala-caliber fashion show in creations tailored by the finest fashion houses, from Indian designers like Manish Malhotra and Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to international luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Her most recent ensemble, a Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga, is likewise fit for a fashion magazine.

Anaita Shroff Adjania, Isha Ambani’s dress designer for Ananta Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations, posted images of the businesswoman on Instagram. Isha is seen in the post wearing a Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga that has pearl and diamond embellishments all over it. As the last appearance of the three-day celebration, she accessorized the suit with a cloak adorned with roses that she picked out from the Nicole + Felicia apparel line. To read our in-depth analysis of Isha’s ensemble, scroll on.

The cropped blouse of Isha Ambani’s ivory Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga is embellished with pearl and diamonds. It has a fitted bust, jewel-encrusted sleeves, a round neckline, and a tassel-adorned hem. She accessorized it with an elaborately designed sheer overlay, a floor-sweeping hem length, a pleated A-line layered ghera, and a high-rise waisted lehenga skirt. She accessorized the look with a cloak that had a train at the back, oversized sleeves, and hundreds of hand-embroidered roses.

Isha accessorized the ethnic ensemble with mang tika, statement ring, hanging earrings, and a choker necklace, all adorned with diamond and emerald stones. Her final glam choices included a sleek bun, smokey eye shadow, mascara, darker brows, caramel lip color, rouge on the cheekbones, dewy base, and subtle contouring.

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At the same time, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant hosted a star-studded three days of pre-wedding festivities. Pop sensation Rihanna was among the guests, along with Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ivanka Trump, and a host of Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Kareena Kapoor.

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