Cervical dysplasia secondary prevention

Prevention
Ask your health care provider about the HPV vaccine. Girls who receive this vaccine before they become sexually active reduce their chance of getting cervical cancer by 70%.

You can reduce your risk of developing cervical dysplasia by taking the following steps:


 * Do not smoke. Smoking increases your risk of developing more severe dysplasia and cancer
 * Get vaccinated for HPV between ages 9 and 26
 * Do not have sex until you are 18 or older
 * Practice safe sex, and use a condom
 * Practice monogamy, which means you only have one sexual partner at a time