Learn all about the Papanicolaou

The specialists recommend that from the age of 25 all women come to be tested papanicolaou , through which you can detect the presence of human papillomavirus , infection that can evolve in Cancer of the neck of the womb or cervico-uterine .

According to the experts, the papanicolaou It is one of the simplest methods to detect this type of neoplasms in early stages. It is a quick test (five minutes approximately), not painful and, above all, effective. And most importantly, this technique can save lives if done on time.

Many doctors recommend having this test once a year. However, if the result has been abnormal, it may have to be done in less prolonged periods.

 

Prevent is better

It is essential that women aged 25 and over perform this test, especially those who had sexually transmitted infections , they started sexual relations before they were 18 years old, they have or had several sexual partners, they are smokers or they have never done it.

If not done, the woman runs the risk of developing cancer of the cervix or be detected in very advanced stages. Some specialists indicate that in fact there is no age limit to be tested, because even those who have experienced the menopause they require it.

Before the test you must:

  1. Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before
  2. Do not take douching three days before
  3. Do not use vaginal deodorant, at least 48 hours before
  4. Do not take bath tubs, at least two days before
  5. It is advisable to take the test two weeks after the menstrual cycle

All of these factors can cause the test results to be inaccurate when removing or hiding the cells abnormal

 

During the pap smear

This test lasts a few minutes and consists of laying the patient on a gynecological table, face up with the feet in stirrups, so that the legs are separated for the doctor to take a sample of cells of the cervical canal, which is placed on a glass slide for microscopic analysis.

Whats Next?

It is important to remain calm before any alteration found in this test, as well as to follow the doctor's instructions, who will determine the plan to follow, which may include the repetition of the papanicolaou or performing other tests to confirm the diagnosis.

It should be considered that the test is currently the most effective method of detecting precursor lesions of the cervical cancer , hence the need for women to practice it.

It is proven that by doing this test you can decrease up to 40% the possibility of developing neoplasia, because they can be detected cells abnormal and treat them in time.

 

To know more

The cancer of the cervix It is a very common condition in women. If it is located in a timely manner, the treatment may be easier and the chances of it being curable are much greater.

This type of neoplasm is generated by one or several of the more than 100 types of human papilloma virus (HPV); However, in order for it to develop, an average of 10 years must elapse, and in order to become an invader they must go from one to three years.

At the beginning, this disease It does not cause any discomfort, that is, it does not present warning symptoms. However, when you advance, you may see bleeds or hemorrhages , secretions and pains.

Any woman can develop cancer of the cervix , but the odds increase when a woman:

  1. Start having sex before 18 years of age
  2. It has many sexual partners
  3. Their partners have relationships with other people
  4. You have or have had the human papillomavirus (HPV) or warts on the genitals
  5. Have or have had any sexually transmitted disease (ETS)

The specialists assure that the smoking increases the chances of suffering twice as much.

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