Why you get cervical cancer Cervical cancer is a common malignant tumor in women, and its onset is related to many factors. First of all, cervical cancer is closely related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. Secondly, long-term use of oral contraceptives, age, frequency of sexual intercourse, etc. are all risk factors for cervical cancer. The risk of cervical cancer is particularly high among smokers. The prevention of cervical cancer is very important, and we should try our best to avoid the occurrence of cervical cancer. Symptoms of early cervical cancer are not clear