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The article was written by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thu Hoai - Unit Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Pap smear test is a safe, simple test to screen for cervical cancer. However, it's not a perfect test, it can be false negative, meaning you could have an abnormality but the test won't detect it.
1. Factors affecting cervical cancer testing
Because there are many factors that can cause the results to be erroneous, for example, not taking enough cells, the percentage or number of abnormal cells being too small, blood cells or immune cells covering up the abnormal cells. often.
However, because cervical cancer takes a few years to progress (pre-cancerous cells take 7-15 years to turn into cancer, if 1 test doesn't detect you with cancerous cells). If abnormal, follow-up testing will be able to find it, so cervical cancer screening should be repeated periodically for all sexually active women.
Phụ nữ đã quan hệ tình dục cần khám sàng lọc ung thư cổ tử cung định kỳ
2. Prepare before cervical cancer screening
Avoid sex, douching or using any vaginal medication, spermicide cream or gel for 2 days before the test, as this will reduce the number of abnormal cells collected. try to avoid this test during your period as it will be more accurate when you do the test outside of your period However, if you have irregular bleeding, your doctor may still need to do the test Even if you are still bleeding, With modern equipment and a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, when performing a screening package and early detection of cervical cancer at General Hospital At Vinmec International, customers will receive a package of screening and early detection of gynecological cancer following these steps:
Consultation with a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology Screening for cervical cancer through the systematic HPV genotype PCR test automated and transvaginal uterine ultrasound. Colposcopy: Detecting abnormal early lesions in the cervix Other tests: abdominal ultrasound, blood test...
Bệnh viện ĐKQT Vinmec hiện đang cung cấp gói tầm soát và phát hiện sớm ung thư phụ khoa
In order to further improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment, Vinmec International General Hospital has applied the ThinPrep Pap Test for early detection of cervical cancer, this new method is now commonly used in Vietnam. America, Europe. ThinPrep Pap Test has created a turning point compared to the traditional Pap smear method, through membrane controlled cell transfer technology, which increases the sensitivity and specificity in detecting precancerous cells. , especially glandular epithelial cells, a type of cancer cell that is difficult to detect.
At Vinmec, the application of modern methods and procedures to ensure sterility helps to achieve the most accurate results. Screening results are returned to your home with specific advice and recommendations for the patient.
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