January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to spread knowledge about the prevention of this entirely preventable disease. As a gynecologist, I want to emphasize the importance of understanding the primary cause of cervical cancer: the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

The primary cause of cervical cancer is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus and the most prevalent of its kind in the United States. Understanding the ways to prevent HPV infection is key to reducing the risk of cervical cancer.