Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

8. Finding cancer, or precancerous changes, at the earliest possible time when intervention could improve survival or reduce disease.
9. I am the other color for the Cervical Cancer Ribbon.
12. I am used to help prevent the spread of HPV viruses.
13. A disease where abnormal cells in the cervix grow out of control, forming a tumor.
14. The narrow, neck-like of the uterus.

1. What month is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?
2. A procedure that allows a doctor to get a close-up, magnified view of the cervix, the opening to the uterus.
3. A virus that can cause cervical cancer. Hint: Especially strands 16 and 18.
4. A sensation of discomfort, ache, or pain experienced in the lower abdominal and pelvic region.
5. You should contact your doctor is your _ between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause.
6. I am one of the colors for the Cervical Cancer Ribbon
7. A doctor who cares for the health of the female reproductive system.
10. A screening test that helps detect changes in the cervix that could potentially lead to cervical cancer.
11. Any change in the amount, consistency, color, or odor of discharge that differs from your normal pattern.