Lifestyle Changes You Can Make

Here are some things that can increase the risk of getting cervical cancer.

• Infection with HPV (human papillomavirus)
• Having unprotected sex
• Having many sexual partners
• Having sex with someone who has had many partners
• Having sex at an early age
• Smoking cigarettes
• Eating an unhealthy diet

Talk to your doctor for more information about what you can do to help protect yourself against cervical cancer.