Understanding the Impact of Cervical Intraepithelial Carcinoma: Insights
– The main cause of Cervical Intraepithelial Carcinoma (CIN) is an infection called the human papilloma virus (HPV).
– There are over 100 types of HPV, some of which can affect the cervix.
– Types of HPV that cause abnormal cell changes in the cervix are called high-risk HPV.
– The body’s immune system usually gets rid of the HPV infection naturally and there are often no symptoms.
– In some cases, the immune system does not clear the infection and the virus can stay in the body for a longer time.
– If the cervix is affected by HPV for a prolonged period, it can cause damage that may eventually develop into CIN.
– HPV is very common and most people are infected with it at some point, regardless of sexual orientation or relationship status.
– HPV can still affect individuals who have not been sexually active for years.
– The virus can live on the skin around the whole genital area and can easily be transmitted through any type of sexual contact, including skin-to-skin genital contact or sharing sex toys.
– Using a condom or other barrier contraception may reduce the risk of HPV infection, but it does not provide complete protection.