Americans experience loss of bowel control (fecal incontinence). It affects people of all ages, and can be devastating to a person's self esteem and family life. Knowing what treatments are available can improve bowel control and makes incontinence easier to manage.

Cervical cancer is caused by several types of a virus called human papillomaviruses (HPV). The virus spreads through sexual contact. Most women's bodies are able to fight HPV infection. But sometimes the virus leads to cancer. You are at higher risk if you smoke, have many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have HIV infection.