𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰𝘁𝗵 – 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗣𝗩 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) affects nearly everyone at some point. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection and linked to several cancers including cervical, throat, anal, and penile cancers. The good news? HPV is preventable and manageable through vaccination, screening, and awareness.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:

𝗛𝗣𝗩 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Over 80% of people will get HPV in their lifetime.
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: Certain HPV types cause cancers of the cervix, mouth, throat, anus, penis, vagina, and vulva.
𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆: Getting vaccinated before sexual contact can prevent nearly 90% of cervical cancer cases.
𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Cervical screening detects early changes to cells that can be treated before they become cancer.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁: They reduce risk but HPV can infect areas not covered by condoms.
𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼: HPV causes around 60,000 cancer cases in men annually, though no approved screening exists for men yet.
𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿: Most people don’t know they have HPV; genital warts or unusual symptoms should prompt a visit to your healthcare provider.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Get the HPV vaccine if eligible.
Attend all recommended cervical screening appointments.
Use protection during sex but remember it’s not 100% protective against HPV.
Talk openly with partners and healthcare providers.
Spread awareness—knowledge is power!

Together, we can reduce the global cancer burden by about 5% — giving everyone one less worry in a world full of uncertainties.

#InternationalHPVAwarenessDay #HPVPrevention #OneLessWorry #HPVVaccine #CervicalScreening #CancerPrevention #KnowYourStatus #ProtectYourself #HPVAwareness #HealthEducation #SCABPharmacy

How do you feel when you open that letter? Or when the reminder pings on your phone?

I dreaded my cervical smear test for years. It’s never as terrifying as I imagine. In fact, it isn’t scary at all. I wrote about what actually happens at a cervical screening.

https://carasutra.com/2023/03/what-happens-at-smear-test-cervical-screening-exam/

#CervicalScreening #SmearTest #ReproductiveHealth #LifeUnscripted #BodyAutonomy
https://carasutra.com/2023/03/what-happens-at-smear-test-cervical-screening-exam/

Wondering how long HPV takes to cause cervical cancer? Understand the typical timeline, influencing factors, and why regular screening is crucial for prevention.
https://mrmedonlinepharmacy.mystrikingly.com/blog/how-long-does-hpv-take-to-turn-into-cervical-cancer

#HPV #CervicalCancer #WomensHealth #HPVPrevention #CervicalScreening #HealthAwareness

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 22 - 28 January

This week, we raise awareness about cervical cancer and the vital role of screening and vaccination in prevention. Cervical cancer can be prevented, and early detection saves lives.

🌸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:

- 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25-64, this test looks for HPV and cellular changes that can lead to cancer.
- 𝗛𝗣𝗩 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲: Recommended for those aged 12-13 and individuals at higher risk, this vaccine protects against high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿:

- Heavier periods than usual
- Vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex, or post-menopause

If you experience any of these symptoms, don’t hesitate to consult your GP. Early intervention is key!

👉 For more information on cervical screening and vaccination, visit [your local health service website].

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀!

#CervicalCancerPrevention #HPV #CervicalScreening #WomensHealth #HealthAwareness #CancerAwareness #PreventCancer #Vaccination #EarlyDetection #SCABPharmacy

Autistic women are four times less likely to come in for smear tests in the UK.

I'm sorry if you don't have TikTok, but this is an emotional story of an autistic woman who was pushed into screening by a colleague, and had precancerous cells.

There are tips for easing the experience in the video.

Please go.

#cervicalcancer #CervicalScreening

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSjmq5avH/

#Calderdale #Council deletes #trans-#inclusive #cervicalscreening #tweet after vicious #transphobic #pileon.

The Tweet stated that “anyone” aged between 25 and 64 with a #cervix is eligible for free #cervicalcancer #screening, also known as a #Papsmear as part of a #health #campaign to encourage #transmen and #nonbinary people to attend #screenings

#TransMen #Nonbinary #Transgender #LGBTQIA #UK #Health #Healthcare #TERFS #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/13/calderdale-council-cervical-cancer-screening-trans/

I'm having a well deserved Southern Comfort and Coke (or 2 or more) after being a responsible cervix owner and going to my regular cervical screening!

All cervix owners of the appropriate age should make sure they make their 3 yearly appointment for this! Cancer screening saves lives! #cervicalscreening #smeartest #cancerscreening #cancer