Cervix is the lower most part of the uterus which is about 2.5 cm-3.5 in length. Half of it projects in vagina. It is subject to changes in the vagina, its pathogens and external environment..

Cancer of breast and cervix are the most common cancers among females. Cervical cancer accounted for 6-29% of all cancers among women in India. The estimated number of cervical cancer cases in the country in 2023 was more than 3.4 lakh, Patients of cervical cancer present with symptoms of irregular or continuous bleeding, post coital bleeding, offensive vaginal discharge, pelvic pain etc. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality.

 The country records one new case of cervical cancer every four months, and one death every seven minutes.

Currently, roughly two thirds of the Indian women diagnosed with cervical cancer will die of the disease. This can only mean women are presenting with late-stage cancers.