Screenings should be done in women 19 - 39 years old

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The article was consulted with MSc, Dr. Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
At each certain age, women often appear certain diseases. Periodic screening is a must to detect abnormalities early and treat promptly.

1. Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical cancer is a malignancy of the squamous (squamous) or glandular epithelium of the cervix. The disease occurs when cells grow abnormally, multiply uncontrollably, invade surrounding areas as well as metastasize to other parts of the body.
Cervical cancer is a dangerous gynecological cancer with the second highest morbidity and mortality among female genital cancers in Vietnam.
Cervical cancer screening is done quite simply with a test called the Pap test: a sample of cells taken from the cervix will be pathologically examined to find abnormalities that can lead to cancer. cervical mail. This test is often combined with testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) in women 30 years of age and older.
Recommended time to do the test:
Women from 21 to 29 years old: only do Pap test every 3 years. Women aged 30 and over: can only do Pap test every 3 years, but it is better to combine Pap test and HPV test every 5 years.

2. Testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Chlamydia is a common bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Both diseases are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea : specimens will be taken from any suspected site of infection for testing. In addition, the doctor also ordered a urine test.
Recommended time to get screened for chlamydia and gonorrhea: yearly testing should be done if:
24 years of age or younger and sexually active. Or are 25 years of age or older and have risk factors: have multiple sex partners, have a new sexual partner, have recently been diagnosed with another STI,...

3. Breast exam

Regular breast examination with specialized doctors is the best thing to do to early detect and treat breast-related diseases.
Recommended time for breast examination: clinical examination should be performed every 1-3 years, starting from the age of 20.

4. Testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Detecting HIV infection is very simple, the doctor only needs to order a blood test to be able to diagnose HIV infection or not.

Recommended time to get tested for HIV :
Everyone should get tested for HIV at least once in their life. For those with risk factors, multiple testing may be needed (risk factors are: having more than one sex partner, multiple sex partners, injecting drug partners, injecting drug user, recently diagnosed with another sexually transmitted disease, etc.).

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Article referenced source: acog.org