Anon - yes, there is a greater risk of cervical cancer among women who are sexually active and some sexually transmitted viruses can lead to cervical cancer. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition states that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is found in about 99% of cervical cancers.
The cervical cancer rate among nuns, however, is not zero. One of the largest studies of cancer rates in nuns, as compared to other women, showed cervical cancer rates for nuns at 10.8% versus a higher rate in sexually active women. The differences are believed to be related to sexual activity.
The link https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/cervical-cancer#causes also includes the following information on the causes of cervical cancer:
Scientists believe several risk factors act together. These include:
* Infection of the cervix with the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the primary risk factor for cervical cancer
* History of cervical dysplasia (a precancerous condition)
* Being a woman whose mother took the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy
* HIV/AIDS
* Age: over 25 years old
* Multiple sexual partners
* Sexual activity prior to age 18
* First pregnancy prior to age 20
* History of not having Pap tests
* Smoking
Thanks for your comments. Cervical cancer is a horrible disease that no woman should have to endure. Pat
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Anon - yes, there is a greater risk of cervical cancer among women who are sexually active and some sexually transmitted viruses can lead to cervical cancer. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition states that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is found in about 99% of cervical cancers.
The cervical cancer rate among nuns, however, is not zero. One of the largest studies of cancer rates in nuns, as compared to other women, showed cervical cancer rates for nuns at 10.8% versus a higher rate in sexually active women. The differences are believed to be related to sexual activity.
The link https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/cervical-cancer#causes also includes the following information on the causes of cervical cancer:
Scientists believe several risk factors act together. These include:
* Infection of the cervix with the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the primary risk factor for cervical cancer
* History of cervical dysplasia (a precancerous condition)
* Being a woman whose mother took the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy
* HIV/AIDS
* Age: over 25 years old
* Multiple sexual partners
* Sexual activity prior to age 18
* First pregnancy prior to age 20
* History of not having Pap tests
* Smoking
Thanks for your comments. Cervical cancer is a horrible disease that no woman should have to endure. Pat
April 28, 2010 - 6:20pmThis Comment
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