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There is close relationship between cervical cancer and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). If this virus to infect women, there is the possibility of risk to cervical cancer.

New age of even 15 years on 21 September. The lines of the face and lips had inherited a pretty face Latjuba Sophia, her mother. He is Eva Celia, daughter Sophia Latjuba from her marriage to musician Indra Lesmana that swept the world recently begun sinetron Indonesia.

Accompanied by his stepfather, Michael Villarreal, Eva Celia Brawijaya present at Women & Children Hospital Jakarta late last June to get the vaccination to prevent cervical cancer.

“Cervical cancer is caused by HPV or Human Papilloma Virus. The virus can be prevented by vaccination early on, that is since my teenage years like this now,” he said in front of reporters who surrounded her.

HPV is transmitted through genital contact potential. Among them, of course through sexual intercourse. Questions about the trappings of vaccination and cervical cancer, Eva confessed already get sufficient explanation from the doctor and his parents.

“I am delighted to have parents who are very open. And my presence here would like to raise awareness of their peers about the dangers of cervical cancer,” says Eva.

Compulsory Vaccination

Unfortunately, Sophia Latjuba, beautiful mother, Eva accompany absent when vaccinated. “You see, our little boy just got up and could not be left behind,” said Michael.

“As a parent, I certainly will take whatever steps as quickly as possible is best for children. Of course we are worried about the dangers of cervical cancer prevention and, if already there, why it is not done,” said the man bloody American who is fluent in Indonesian.

“Ah, I’m not afraid kok vaccinated. Not afraid of needles,” says Eva. However, when Dr. Nugroho Kampono, Sp.OG, began directing the needle into his arm, Eva looked the other way, away from where the needle pierced his arm.

Become the focus of news that day interpreters to help the campaign of cervical cancer, Eva confessed was not asked to be ambassador for cervical cancer. “Not me, but Chika, son of the couple Gil and Ira Wibowo,” he said.

Chika’s age and teenage daughter Eva Celia is an ideal target for cervical cancer vaccinations. “Actually, this vaccination could be given to women of all ages, but there are a prerequisite, ie there is no sexual contact, the condition of normal cervix, and no pre-cancerous lesions. In the United States, the ideal age to be vaccinated women 9 to 13 years, maybe in Indonesia from 14 to 27 years, “explained Dr. Nugroho.

Vaccination carried out three times in a row. After the first vaccine, two months later the patient had to get back to the second vaccination. The third and final vaccine is six months later.

Price per injection vaccine USD 950 thousand to one million. “That is not other costs,” said Dr. Nugroho. It claims to be expensive and currently only able to reach upper middle class.

“In the future this type of vaccination to be an obligation of developed countries like the U.S.. I am confident because the incoming compulsory vaccination, future prices will be lowered as in the case of hepatitis B vaccine,” he said.

Transmitted Men

Recognized by Dr. Nugroho, vaccination was only to prevent HPV types 16 and 18 which causes cervical cancer risk. “The vaccine is not able to kill 30 to 40 of HPV that attack the reproductive organs of 120 species have been identified. However, there are also several types of HPV that follow vaccination prevented thanks to this,” he said.

The transmission of HPV and can pass the path of non-sex sex. Sex lines occur through genital contact, either through intercourse or oral sex. Non-sex lines going through the underwear, gloves, operation, or normal vaginal birth. In this case the virus move from the vagina to the baby through the baby’s respiratory tract.

HPV infection, according to Dr. Nugroho, classified in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). More than 75 percent of women who have sex once infected with the HPV virus. Peaks of these infections occur between ages 18 to 22 years. The infection risk is increased many times over if the spouse is often changed. “Remember also that men can transmit HPV,” he said.

These infections can also happen to you. When that happens, 80 percent of the HPV virus will be cleared by the immune system. The remaining possibility of a permanent infection in the body and the risk of cervical cancer.

Although already vaccinated, pap smear tests are still advised by Dr. Nugroho. “If you are married or do hubngan sex, do pap smears on a regular basis,” he said. A Pap smear is a procedure taking cells from the cervix to be examined by microscope to detect abnormalities in the cervix.

Vaccinations and pap smears in conjunction with education about cervical cancer is the cancer prevention measures. “From the hospital data, cervical cancer is the number one killer in Indonesia. From the data population, breast cancer is number one in Indonesia,” he said.

According to WHO data around the world every year 490 thousand women diagnosed with cervical cancer. Most of the cancer patients in developing countries. From number 490 thousand, 240 thousand of them died.

Know Your Reproductive Organs

The cervix is the organ part of the female reproductive system. This is the bottom of the uterus, uterine aka pear-shaped. The cervix is the liaison uterus with the vagina. Through the cervical canal was menstrual blood flowing every month to get out through the vagina.

Jugs of cervical mucus production. This mucus helps sperm move from the charge of the vagina to the uterus. During pregnancy, the cervix is tightly closed to protect the baby in the womb. When the baby was ready to be born, the cervix is open, so the baby can pass through the vagina.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

1. Abnormal bleeding

* Bleeding after intercourse.
* Abnormal bleeding outside the time of menstruation.
* Bleeding after menopause.

2. Yellowish and smelly discharge from vagina

3. Illness or pain

* Pain in the hip.
* Pain in the feet.