India, Jan. 28 -- Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection due to human papillomavirus (HPV), leading to abnormal cell formation in the cervix. Some of the common symptoms of cervical cancer are vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain and swelling. On the other hand, menopause marks the end of the reproductive years for a woman. Often, menopause comes with hormonal imbalances and physical changes. Also read | Cervical cancer's link to HPV: Doctor explains 7 facts to know

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Anjali Kumar, director of obstetrics and gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Although cervical cancer is not caused by menopause, the conditions it leads to can be factors in developing and detecting cervical cancer. Kn...