Cervical Cancer Vaccination

Gynae Clinic offers the cervical cancer vaccine, called Gardasil, to young girls and women between the ages of 9-26. This vaccine helps protect against the development of cervical cancer.

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical Cancer grows on the surface of the cervix (the entrance to the womb from the vagina). It usually has no symptoms in its early stages. The most common symptoms that will eventually develop include irregular bleeding, including post-coital bleeding and bleeding in between periods.

How does the vaccine work?

The Gardasil injection forces the immune system to create new antibodies that fight against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has been shown to be a precursor of cancer growth. For best protection, young girls should receive the vaccine before engaging in sexual activity for the first time.

You will be given you three vaccines in total. After the first, the second after two months and the third, four months after that.

What can I do to reduce my risk of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. In addition to receiving the Gardasil vaccine, there are several things you can do to lower your risk of cervical cancer, including:

At Gynae Clinic our female doctors will give you advice to eliminate any side effects you may experience from the cervical cancer vaccination.

Are you interested in decreasing your risk of cervical cancer with the Gardasil vaccine? Please schedule your consultation at Gynae Clinic today.

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