Introduction to cervical precancerous lesions

Many female friends may have some understanding of gynecological diseases, but how much do they know about common sense about diseases? As the saying goes, the more prepared you are, the greater your chances of winning. Therefore, knowing the disease well before it occurs can help reduce the incidence rate and give you more confidence in dealing with the disease.

Cervical precancerous lesions are the most common gynecological diseases. The peak age for carcinoma in situ is 30 to 35 years old, and for invasive cancer is 45 to 55 years old. In recent years, the incidence of cervical precancerous lesions has tended to be younger. The widespread use of cervical cytology screening in recent decades has enabled the early detection and treatment of cervical precancerous lesions and precancerous lesions, and the incidence and mortality of cervical precancerous lesions have decreased significantly.

There are several causes of cervical precancerous lesions:

1. Viral infection

Persistent infection with high-risk HPV is the main risk factor for cervical precancerous lesions. More than 90% of cervical precancerous lesions are accompanied by high-risk HPV infection.

2. Sexual activity and birth frequency

Multiple sexual partners, first sexual intercourse before the age of 16, young age of first birth, multiple pregnancies and births are closely related to the occurrence of cervical precancerous lesions.

3. Other biological factors

Infections with pathogens such as Chlamydia trachomatis, herpes simplex virus type II, and Trichomonas have a synergistic effect in the pathogenesis of cervical precancerous lesions caused by high-risk HPV infection.

4. Other behavioral factors

Smoking, as a synergistic factor of HPV infection, can increase the risk of cervical precancerous lesions. In addition, malnutrition and poor hygiene conditions can also affect the occurrence of the disease.

By understanding the common knowledge about cervical precancerous lesions, you can always take preventive measures in your life. It is also a manifestation of being serious and responsible for your physical health. Don't wait until the disease occurs before you think about learning about it. At that time, you will only find yourself at a loss. Therefore, it is undoubtedly very useful for us to understand this knowledge in advance.