Age at first marriage, menopause status and cervical cancer risk in a middle eastern country: a national cancer registry-based case–control study

Key Points

• Cervical cancer risk is influenced by menopause status and age at first marriage, indicating crucial factors in understanding this disease.
• The study reports that specific ages at first marriage are associated with varying cervical cancer risks, with a specific focus on menopause status.
• A case-control study was conducted using a national cancer registry to analyze the relationships between age at marriage, menopause status, and cervical cancer incidence.
• Understanding these risk factors may help in developing targeted strategies for cervical cancer prevention and screening in the population.