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Can vagina infection lead to cervical cancer?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

HPV: There are many types of human papilloma virus (HPV), some of which can cause cervical cancer (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/expert-answers/cervical-cancer/faq-20057909). That's why HPV vaccinations can prevent cervical cancer (although we still recommend regular Pap smears).

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Answered 8/23/2015

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I wash my vagina w/ water often. The water container I use Has black things in buttom that looks dirt.Can this cause infertility,cancer or infections?

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I recently felt a painless, hard lump and had a dent to it inside my vagina. I was wondering if its cancer or my cervix. thanks?

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