Cancer develops in the body as a result of an uncontrolled mutation of the abnormal cells. Usually, every cell in our body has a fixed lifespan. So, when they die, the body automatically generates newer cells to replace the older ones. However, there are two problems in abnormal cells: they keep dividing, and they do not die quickly. 

Common causes of cervical cancer
When the abnormal cells are produced and not replaced, they lead to an excessive buildup of abnormal cells. It forms a tumor or a lump in the body, which may or may not become cancerous. 

Some risk factors and causes of cervical cancer:

• HPV
  HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It is one of the common causes of cervical cancer. The virus is not singular but rather a cluster of 150 related viruses. Of them, at least 13 are responsible for causing cervical cancer. A few of them grow into warts. HPV cells infect the cells on your skin’s surface, genitals’ lining, mouth, anus, and throat. However, they do not do anything to your internal organs or the blood. Unfortunately, the virus is contagious and transfers with skin contact. HPV can spread via oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex. Some of the HPV causes warts, which appear on your feet and hands or tongues and lips. A few might even lead to the development of warts on or around the male or female reproductive organs. These are low-risk HPVs, as they rarely cause cancer. On the other hand, a few high-risk HPVs cause cervical and other types of cancers. 
• Sex life
  If you have been sexually active at a young age, or have several intimate partners, or if you have sex with someone who might have a high risk of cervical cancer, then your chances of developing it are also high.
• Smoking
  When you or someone around you smokes, you are exposed to several cancer-causing chemicals that impact your organs, including the lungs. Later, the lungs absorb these substances and then transport them via the blood across the body. It puts you at risk of several cancers, including cervical cancer. Smoking also makes it difficult for the immune system to fight infections.  
• Weak immune system
  People who have a weak immune system, have HIV or AIDS, underwent an organ transplant or took immune-suppressive medicines are at a higher risk of developing cervical cancer. 
• Birth control pills
  Regular consumption of birth control pills put women at risk of developing cervical cancer. However, the risk can be lowered by stopping the consumption of oral contraceptives. 
• STDs
  Contacting Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, puts you at risk of developing cervical cancer. It is one of the most common causes of cervical cancer.
• Social-economic status
  Cervical cancer is more prevalent in people from low-income groups. This could be because of improper nutrition or poor hygiene habits.