January is considered Cervical Health Awareness Month and with a staggering number of young women falling prey to cervical cancer, it’s only imperative we understand how to take care of our cervix the right way.

How to keep your cervix healthy: Cervical Health Awareness Month Special

Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The World Health Organization (WHO) in one of its reports published last year in November said that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally.

Cervical Cancer: Experts talk about preventive measures. A must-read for all women

Cervical cancer means an abnormal and uncontrolled growth in the cervix, it can be in the form of an ulcer or tumour. It is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the entrance to the uterus from the vagina.

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