Cervical cancer is a formidable opponent, but modern medicine has given us a powerful map to fight it. We know the primary cause is persistent infection with high-risk strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and we have effective screening (Pap/HPV tests) and prevention (HPV vaccination).
However, the journey from HPV exposure to cancer can be influenced by a complex web of factors, including a woman's immune response and overall health. Within a marriage or long-term partnership, certain selfish, avoidable habits from a husband can dramatically tip the scales, increasing his wife’s risk by facilitating HPV transmission, persistence, and progression.
These aren't acts of malice, but often acts of ignorance or neglect. Protecting your wife's health isn't just her responsibility—it's a fundamental part of being a partner. Here are the three critical habits that must stop.
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Habit #1: Refusing or Avoiding the HPV Vaccine (The "It's a Women's Issue" Myth)
