Contents:
- Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Relationship between IUD KB and HPV virus
- How can IUD contraceptives reduce the risk of cervical cancer
- The most effective prevention remains with HPV vaccination
Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Currently cervical cancer is one of the most talked about diseases by the community, especially young women. Cervical cancer is one of the 3 most cancers in women in the world. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by infection Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Data shows 1 in 10 women infected with HPV will develop cervical cancer. This occurs due to the immune system that fails to fight the HPV virus, and the infection continues and develops into cancer.
The HPV vaccine is very useful in preventing cervical cancer if individuals have never been exposed to the virus. This is why, giving HPV vaccine is highly recommended for children even from the age of 9 years, so that the child's immune response is strong enough before being exposed to the HPV virus.
Relationship between IUD KB and HPV virus
An IUD or Intra-uterine Device is one of the most effective long-term contraceptive methods (KB). IUD birth control device is used to prevent fertilization of the egg.
An IUD attached to the uterus will stimulate the immune system to destroy sperm and prevent sperm from reaching the egg. Because of this, IUDs are considered to affect the immune system against HPV virus infection.
This small tool shaped like the letter T is used by being inserted into the womb. There are two types, one is made of copper and the other is released a progestin hormone that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. Both are not distinguished in this study of IUDs and cervical cancer.
How can IUD contraceptives reduce the risk of cervical cancer
In the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, stated that the incidence of cervical cancer 3-fold is more common in women who do not use an IUD family planning device, when compared with IUD users. This data was analyzed from 16 studies that have been conducted.
In several studies it was found that IUDs did not affect the risk of HPV infection. But the IUD helps fight this infection so it doesn't develop into cervical cancer.
The immune system, which is triggered when an IUD is inserted into the uterus, will help "remove" the virus. Another theory states, this immune system works in the long term against an IUD which is a "foreign body" in the body, including the HPV virus.
The results of the study concluded that an IUD can reduce the risk of developing two main types of cervical cancer, namely squamous cell and adenosquamous carcinoma.
The most effective prevention remains with HPV vaccination
The results of research on the IUD and cervical cancer are indeed very interesting to the world. But more research is still needed until the IUD can be recommended as a preventive measure for cervical cancer.
Until now, the best method to prevent cervical cancer is by HPV vaccination for everyone, and screeningPAP smear routine for people who are already sexually active.
