HIV infections, as well as prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol, increase the risk of cervical cancer. Your diet can influence your risk of cervical cancer. Obese women are at a higher risk of developing a specific type of cervical cancer. Women who eat a low-fiber diet are also more likely to develop cervical cancer. COVID-19 And Breastfeeding: No Evidence of Infection Transmission Through Breastfeeding, According to a Study

HIV infections increase the risk of cervical cancer, as does prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol. Cervical cancer risk can be influenced by your diet. Obese women are more likely to develop a specific type of cervical cancer. Women who eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables are also more likely to develop cervical cancer.

According to Dr. Akshay Shah, Consultant Medical Haemato-oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, important lifestyle factors that affect cancer incidence and mortality include tobacco, alcohol, poor diet, obesity, infectious agents, environmental pollutants, and radiation, first intercourse at a young age, a high number of sex partners, sex with a person whose partner had cervical cancer, or having multiple sexual partners. Dr. Shah also discussed lifestyle changes that can be made to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

Lifestyle modification that can reduce the risk of Cervical cancer:

• Quit smoking
• Reduce your risk of infections
• Make dietary changes
• Consume plenty of fruit and vegetables
• Exercise regularly
• Manage fatigue
• Seek support
• HPV screening
• Regular pap smear and liquid-based cytology after the age of 30 years for HPV
• Genital hygiene
• HPV vaccination between 9 to 15 years of age
• Try to avoid long term usage of oral contraceptive

Sign and symptoms of cervical cancer

• Blood spots or light bleeding between of following period
• Menorrhagia
• Bleeding after intercourse,
• Douching, or pelvic examination
• increase vaginal discharge
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Post-menopausal bleeding
• Unexplained persistent pelvic or back pain
• Itching and burning sensation in the vagina
• Unexplained fatigue
• Frequent or urgent urination
• Abdominal bloating

If you have any of these signs and symptoms, its best to consult a doctor immediately.