<2>5 Common Myths About Cervical Cancer I Learned the Hard Way
<3>Myth #1: Cervical Cancer Only Affects Young Women
<4>Contrary to popular belief, cervical cancer can affect women of all ages. According to the < href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352806' target='_blank'>Mayo Clinic, women over 30 years old are more likely to develop cervical cancer. In fact, the risk of cervical cancer increases with age, with most cases occurring in women over 50 years old.
<3>Myth #2: Cervical Cancer is Caused by Poor Hygiene
<4>There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that poor hygiene causes cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a common sexually transmitted infection. According to the < href='https://www.healthline.com/health/hpv-and-cervical-cancer' target='_blank'>Healthline, HPV is responsible for 99% of all cervical cancer cases.
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