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By Angela Perin

Unless you’ve been living in isolation for the past 1 – 2 years, you would have found it almost impossible to avoid hearing about the risk of cervical cancer, and the two new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) that have now been introduced as a prevention strategy against this disease.

In a revolutionary age where media campaigning has tremendous power and potential to infiltrate thinking and ideas on national and global scales, distinguishing fact from emotion becomes a confronting, yet subtle dilemma.

The platform for the introduction of these 2 new HPV vaccines onto the worldwide market has been on the basis of the threat and risk of cervical cancer, and has presented the same dilemma to potential recipients of these vaccines.

The problem is, although facts are a far more logical basis on which to make such a decision, emotion is often a far more powerful motivator for action or compliance in situations where health is the prime factor. And in this situation, the fear of cervical cancer has formed a very solid basis for the HPV vaccine campaigns.

There’s certainly no question that cervical cancer disease ‘can” and ‘does‘ have serious (sometimes fatal) outcomes. However equally so, ‘any”medical procedure, artificial drug, pharmaceutical product or vaccine by its very nature also carries with it varying degrees of risk – both temporary and permanent. This includes the HPV vaccines.

The unfortunate truth is that the bulk of media campaigning and information disseminated to the public has avoided, disguised or cleverly side-stepped pointing out the facts and health risks associated with the actual vaccines, which to date have included (but are not limited to): loss of consciousness, paralysis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, hospitalisation, permanent disability and death.

The questions any female or parent (of daughters) considering this vaccine needs to ask themselves are these:

• ‘Is’ cervical cancer as widespread and as serious a health risk as portrayed in media campaigns and by our health authorities?
• Is it merely coincidence that solid media campaigns against cervical cancer disease have been hand-in-hand with the introduction of these vaccines?
• Have all the facts regarding all the risks of both the disease and the vaccine been accurately revealed?

The challenge for any potential recipient, is in identifying the true facts about the risk of cervical cancer versus the associated risks and benefits of the vaccine. Unfortunately, many recipients of these vaccines have based their decision on limited information provided in media campaigning that has ignored ‘all’ the facts – resulting in decisions made on emotion rather than sound logical judgment.

Tragically in many cases, the associated health risks of the vaccine has resulted in more devastating and irreversible outcomes than an actual cervical cancer diagnosis. As challenging as it might be, you owe it to yourself to research the facts before deciding whether or not these vaccines are of benefit, and whether these benefits outweigh any potential risks.

By basing your decision on fact, not fear, – your decision will be an informed one, and the one that’s right for you in your individual situation. Whatever you decide, make it an informed one.

Author Bio: Angela Perin is author of the highly regarded and newly published book ‘Cervical Cancer Vaccine: The Truth’ – an essential, fully referenced guide for every female and every parent of young daughters. Together with her husband Dennis [author of 'Vaccination Truth: The Shocking Facts Parents Aren't Told & Why!'], Angela shares a passionate interest in health, and remains a firm advocate of informed choice and revealing the truth. Angela is mother to 3 beautiful daughters and supports every individuals’ right to make their own choices based on questioning and fact, not fear or on mass compliance. Read Angela’s full free report at: http://www.cervicalcancervaccinetruth.com

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How to Avoid Cervical Cancer Using Natural Methods

By Alvin A Tan

Part of taking care of a woman’s health is to have a regular Pap test, it is also known as Pap smear test. It’s a simple process of checking if there are any changes in the cells of your cervix. According to studies there are natural methods that a woman can simply follow to help avoid the main causes of cervical cancer. Below are some methods that may serve as a guide:

• Strengthen your defenses by eating cabbage. According to studies consuming cabbage and other closely related vegetable helps in fighting cervical cancer-infected cells. It also strengthens the immune system. Eating other vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower will also be a big help, but overcooking is not recommended.

• Strengthen the immune system by simply reading. It is no longer a secret that experiencing chronic stress produces harmful effects in a person’s health. It is highly advised to forget problems in our life at least ten (10) minutes each day by reading entertaining books. According to studies it can lower stress levels up to sixty eight percent (68%).

• Eat high folate rich foods. People who have a low intake of folic acid in their bodies are more prone to have pre-cancerous injuries. According to written articles by some experts, people with inadequate intake of vitamin B causes the cervical membrane to become weak and easily be infected by viruses that attacks the cells in a more faster rate. It is highly advice to consume folate rich foods like fortified breakfast cereals, spinach and asparagus.

• Maintain the health of your tissue by drinking green tea. Green tea is known to be a good source of antioxidant which fights cancer cells. One may protect herself from the threat of cervical cancer by consuming few cups of green tea every day.

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Cervical Dysplasia And HPV Infection

CERVICAL DYSPLASIA

Cervical dysplasia is the presence of precancerous changes of the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus. A Pap smear is taken during a pelvic exam, and a microscopic analysis of the cell sample will show any sign of cell change.

Squamous intraepithelial lesion is the term used to refer to cervical dysplasia observed in smears of cells taken from the cervix. When cervical dysplasia is seen in a biopsy of tissue rather than a cell smear, it is referred to as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Squamous refers to the type of cells lining the cervix, intraepithelial refers to the fact that these cells are present in the lining tissue of the cervix.

CERVICAL DYSPLASIA CAUSES

Cervical dysplasia is caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most new infections occur in young (ages 15-25) women. Over 75% of sexually active women are thought to become infected with HPV some time in their life. Most HPV infections do not produce symptoms and resolve over time.

However, some HPV infections persist over time rather than resolve. Persistent HPV infections may lead to the development to genital warts, precancerous changes (cervical dysplasia) of the uterine cervix, as well as cervical cancer. HPV is the one factor that is always present. Other factors may determine if a woman who has the HPV infection goes on to develop cervical cancer.

The HPV types that cause either genital warts or mild dysplasia are the “low risk;” (HPV-6, HPV-11).  The “high-risk” HPV types (HPV-16,HPV-18) are associated with severe dysplasia and cervical cancer.

HPV is transmitted by sexual contact and the risk of infections increase with the number of sexual partners. This also increases the chance of being infected with multiple types of HPV infections. Cigarette smoking, and a suppressed immune system is known to increase the risk for HPV induced dysplasia and cancer.

Things that suppress the immune system are co-infections such as HIV, heavy alcohol consumption, stress, and poor nutrition.

CERVICAL DYSPLASIA DETECTION

Since dysplasia is not typically associated with any symptoms, detection is the only protection once you harbor the infection. Regular cervical cancer screening with a Pap smear and pelvic examinations are the front line of defense.

Most sexually active women will not know if they have an HPV infection. Since most women have been exposed to an HPV infection, it may be critically important to get a Pap smear done yearly.