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Understanding Cervical Cancer
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Prevention
How Can I Prevent It?
If you are a woman over age 18, or are under 18 and sexually active, have a pelvic exam and Pap smear yearly. If your Pap smear is normal several years in a row, your doctor may recommend the test less often.
If you practice contraception, consider barrier or spermicidal contraceptives, which -- according to one study -- may lower the risk of cervical cancer compared with hormone-based contraceptives.
If you have more than one sexual partner, be sure to use condoms to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
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