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Cervical cancer is a cancer of the cervix, part of the female reproductive system. Your uterus ends in the cervix, which is connected to your vagina. Most commonly (up to 90 %), the cause is human papillomavirus infection (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. In some people, when the body’s defense system does not eliminate the virus, the virus initiates a series of reactions resulting in the development of abnormal cells (cancer cells)in the cervix that can invade and spread. Cancer starts as small lesions inside the epithelium called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia that evolves very slowly into bigger lesions. It can present with abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during sex, etc. Due to the screening methods and HPV vaccination, many cases of cervical cancer can now be prevented. The precancerous lesion can be managed with cryosurgery or conization, whereas treatment for cervical cancer involves surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of both.