“Hello #cervixowners <3 Let’s talk healthcare. Growing up, going to the gyno was something I never considered and was super taboo in my family. I never spoke to anyone about cervical cancer, let alone the ways to detect it. The older I became, the more prevalent it was to me that I had to take charge of my own health! That is why I am taking the Precerv Pledge! The most successful method for early detection is the Pap + HPV co-test. This test has helped save lives. Studies and statistics show that the Pap and HPV Co-test in particular has caught 94.1% of cervical cancers and 99.7% of cervical pre-cancers, and has successfully identified 70% of cancers that were missed by the HPV test alone. It is so important for everyone with a cervix to have regular access to the combined Pap + HPV co-test!”
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Taking Charge of My Own Health
Unfortunately, due to the stigma surrounding sexual health, it is still difficult to have an open and honest conversation about cervixes and cervical cancer. Despite the challenges, it is incredibly important to educate yourself on the different steps you can take to prevent or detect cervical cancer in its earliest stages! Keep reading to learn about Kayla’s journey and how she takes charge of her own health:
