The presence of white patches on the mucosal surface of the cervix is called hyperkeratosis. This is an early sign of dysplasia or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.

Women entering menopause often face many health problems, including cervical cancer. This is one of the cancers with a high mortality rate in women. To prevent and detect cancer early, doctors often recommend that women aged 21-65 should have a Pap test.