Understanding Cervical Cancer Vaccination with a Haidak Expert

Cervical cancer is the only preventable cancer among carcinomas. The method is simple. Getting vaccinated against cervical cancer. I learned more about cervical cancer vaccination with a Haidak expert.

Cervical cancer is a cancer that can be prevented with a vaccineㅣSource: Clip Art Korea
Q. What is the cause of cervical cancer?
The main cause of cervical cancer is sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. If the cervix connected to the vagina is injured, it progresses to cervicitis, and if left untreated, it develops into cervical cancer. After vaccination, antibodies against the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, begin to develop.
– Haidak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Kim Jong-ho (Roan Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Ansan Branch)

Q. There are many types of cervical cancer vaccination. What is the difference?
Human papillomavirus vaccines include Cervarix and Gardasil, and there are quadrivalent and 9valent vaccines for Gardasil. Among these, Gardasil 4 is administered as a national vaccination. Gardasil tetravalent has antibody titers against HPV 16, 18, 6, and 11, and Gardasil 9 has antibody titers against HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, 6, and 11 It’s possible.
– Haidaak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Hwang Seon-ah (Leehae and Gynecology Clinic)

Q. How long does it take until the 3rd dose?
Cervical cancer vaccination is completed with a total of 3 doses. The vaccination interval is 2 months after the 1st vaccination, the 2nd vaccination, and 4 months after the 2nd vaccination, the 3rd vaccination. In the case of cervical cancer vaccine, it is recommended to match the vaccination intervals as much as possible up to the 2nd vaccination, and for the 3rd vaccination, if it is difficult to be vaccinated on that day, it is better to delay the vaccination schedule rather than advance it. A difference of a few days between inoculations does not matter much.
– Haidak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Kim Jong-ho (Roan Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Ansan Branch)

Q. It has been 3 months since the first vaccination, do I have to get the vaccination again from the beginning?
If 3 months have passed since the 1st vaccination, the 2nd vaccination should be given immediately, followed by the 3rd vaccination 4 months later. The first to third vaccinations must be completed within 12 months to be effective.
– Professor Seo Min-seok, counseling doctor, Department of Family Medicine, Haidak (The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital)

Q. Is it effective even if you are in your 30s?
Cervical cancer vaccination is usually recommended between the ages of 10 and 20. But just because you’re past the most effective age doesn’t mean the vaccine isn’t effective. It is recommended that you get vaccinated even if you are in your 30s.
– Haidaak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Lee Hyeong-geun (Liz Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic)

Q. Is the vaccine effective even if I have had sexual intercourse?
In terms of effectiveness, it is better to get hit before sexual intercourse, but I hope to get hit even after sexual intercourse experience. It is known that the preventive effect of cervical cancer after vaccination is 96% based on the 9-valent vaccine.
– Haidaak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor Lee Hyeong-geun (Liz Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic)

Q. Is it good for men to get the vaccine too?
It is recommended that both women and men be vaccinated. Cervical cancer vaccination is effective in preventing various diseases such as cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, anal cancer and genital warts. And in men, it can prevent genital warts and anal cancer caused by HPV infection.
– Haidak Obstetrics and Gynecology Counseling Doctor, Director Heo Jin-young (Ace Women’s Clinic)

* This article has been reconstructed from a Haidak expert’s answer.

Help = Haidak Counseling Doctor Kim Jong-ho (Ro& Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Ansan Branch Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist), Haidak Counseling Doctor Dr. Hwang Seon-ah (Ihaewa Gynecology Clinic Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology), Haidak Counseling Doctor Professor Seo Min-seok (Catholic University Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, Family Medicine Specialist), Haidak Counseling Doctor Hyung-Geun Lee (Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Leeds Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic), Haidak Counseling Doctor Jin-Young Heo (Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Ace Women’s Clinic)

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