Cervical cancer/causes Main causes of cervical cancer Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by an infection with certain high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). You can get HPV from:
Who is more likely to get cervical cancerAnyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer. This includes women, trans men, non-binary people, and intersex people with a cervix. You cannot get cervical cancer if you've had surgery to remove your womb and cervix (total hysterectomy). You might also be more likely to get cervical cancer if:
How to lower your chance of getting cervical cancer You cannot always prevent cervical cancer. But there are things you can do to lower your chances of getting cervical cancer. Cervical screening and HPV vaccination are the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.
You can also lower your chance of getting cervical cancer by:
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