wearing a sanitary napkin for a long time Causes cervical cancer. False information!
Don’t believe it! wearing a sanitary napkin for a long time cause cervical cancer What is the truth about cervical cancer and how to prevent cervical cancer?
A warning was found on social media stating that wearing a sanitary napkin for a long time cause cervical cancer is a misbelief The Center for Anti-Fake News has fact-checked by the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, confirming that it is not true. This belief is incorrect. Academic data showed no association between wearing a sanitary napkin for too long and the incidence of cervical cancer.
even if wearing a sanitary napkin for a long time cause cervical cancer will be untrue But wearing sanitary napkins for too long Use the same sanitary pads throughout the day. Do not change the sheet at all. will result in danger Because wearing sanitary pads without changing them risks bacterial infection or yeast infection. Recommendations during menstruation should be followed:
- Sanitary napkins should be changed every 4 to 6 hours.
- Change sanitary napkins according to menstrual quantity. On days when there is a lot to change sanitary napkins often near the end of the period or on days that come less can reduce the number of times
Using one sanitary pad for too long There is a risk of being damp and unclean. When irritation, itching occurs, seek medical attention. because it may be infected with bacteria or fungi If left for a long time, the infection can spread to the urinary tract, resulting in various diseases.
cervical cancer What is the cause?
cervical cancer Caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. More than 130 types of HPV can be found, but 40 are associated with genital and anal lesions, especially HPV types 16 and 18. Cervical cancer is as follows:
- HPV infection through sex should be prevented by wearing a condom and should not change sexual partners frequently
- Smoking is a common factor that may increase the risk of developing the disease.
- low immunity is another common factor
Warning signs of cervical cancer
cervical cancer It is a major public health problem in Thailand. from the national cervical cancer screening policy Causing the incidence of cervical cancer to decrease. In 2023, cervical cancer is ranked 5th most common cancer in Thai women. There are an average of 15 new patients per day or 5,422 people per year, and an average of 6 deaths per day or 2,238 people per year. The warning signs of cervical cancer are:
- leucorrhoea
- Abnormal blood or fluid discharge from the vagina
- Menstrual periods that are heavier or longer than usual
In the advanced stage, there may be pain in the lower abdomen. difficulty urinating or defecation, loss of appetite, weight loss
How to prevent cervical cancer
National policies have pushed for HPV vaccination targeting 5th grade girls, precolonial age. suitable for vaccination But vaccination cannot prevent all viral infections. Therefore, cervical cancer screening should be performed along with
The HPV test for cervical cancer screening has been pushed into the country’s policy. Thai women between the ages of 30-60 can receive cervical cancer screening services by means of HPV Test at hospitals according to their treatment privileges free of charge.
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