Cervical Cancer and Manstrual hygiene

What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix - the lower some portion of the uterus connects to the vagina. Different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), an sexually transmitted disease, is responsible for causing most cervical cancer cases.
When a woman is exposed to HPV, a woman’s immune system ordinarily keeps the infection from causing any harm. In a small group of women, however, the virus survives for years, contributing to the process that causes some cells on the surface of the cervix to become cancer cells. You can reduce the risk of developing cervical disease by having screening tests and taking a vaccine that protects against HPV infection.
Cervical Cancer and Manstrual hygiene
As per World Health Organization statistics, India accounts for 27 percent of the world’s cervical cancer deaths.
This rate is almost twice the global average and doctors studying the disease believe poor menstrual hygiene is the top contributing factor. When it comes to practicing good menstrual hygiene, it is imperative that this begins from a young age to avoid detrimental health issues during later stages of life.
Improper hygiene during periods can cause uncomfortable conditions like bacterial infections to more serious reproductive tract infections or even cervical cancer. Microbes like Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, and Pseudomonas can multiply in the humid environment provided by prolonged use of damp and dirty menstrual clothes or using a sanitary napkin for longer than 4 hours. Such bacteria can enter your urinary tract including urethra and urinary bladder, leading to painful urination, lower abdominal pain, back pain, and fever. Sanitary napkins are made of plastics and SAP derived from crude oil and hence prolonged use can cause painful rashes, abrasions and allergies
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