In addition, cervical cancer in women under 25 is rare. Having a test for HPV every five years offers the best chance of preventing cervical cancer. It is a quick and simple test used to check for HPV infection.
The new cervical screening test is more accurate than the Pap smear test and the best test available for the prevention of most cases of cervical cancer. Australia is set to become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue.
That is why it is so important for all women between the ages of 25 and 74 to have a HPV test every five years. Cervical cancer mostly occurs as a consequence of a human papillomavirus HPV infection.
There are more than different types of HPV, but only a few types that affect the cervix. Vaccines are now available that prevent the types of HPV infection that cause most cervical cancers but do not protect against all the types of HPV that can cause cervical cancers.
All vaccinated and unvaccinated women still need to have a cervical screening test every five years. An unsatisfactory cervical screening test means that the laboratory staff could not detect any cells to give a report. If your results show that HPV infection was not detected, you will be sent a reminder to have your next screening test in five years.
It is natural to feel anxious or worried if you have just found out that your HPV test is positive. HPV is present in nearly all However, not all HPV infections lead to cervical cancer. For most women the virus clears naturally in one to two years. However, in some cases HPV may take longer to clear from the body, increasing the risk of developing cervical cancer. If HPV is found, additional tests will automatically be done on the same sample of cells in the laboratory.
Your doctor will let you know what will happen next. Depending on the results of all of the tests, you might have a repeat cervical screening test in 12 months, to see if the HPV infection has cleared, or might have a follow-up procedure called a colposcopy.
It's important to remember that HPV infections usually clear on their own. HPV can be prevented by getting the vaccine , which targets the HPV types that most commonly cause certain types of cancer and genital warts. Certain high-risk types of HPV are associated with an increased risk for cervical, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth and throat cancer.
Depending on your Pap test findings, your physician will determine the appropriate next steps. This can include another test, known as a colposcopy , which uses a special camera to look at your cervix.
During this procedure, a biopsy of cells on your cervix may be taken for further analysis. Your physician may also opt for a loop electrosurgical excision procedure, known as LEEP, if there are more concerning findings or repeated abnormal Pap test results.
This removes a larger portion of tissue using local anesthetic. Although Pap tests can help detect precancerous cells, there are other types of gynecologic cancers that are not screened for by the Pap test. Regarding ovarian cancer, your ovaries are far removed from your cervix. Therefore, it is extremely unlikely to detect ovarian cancer through a Pap test. This would mean the cancer cells traveled away from your ovaries, through your fallopian tubes and uterus, and into the area surrounding your cervix.
The Pap test is also limited in detecting other types of sexually transmitted infections STIs. Simon admits there are many nuances and complexities of when to start screening and how frequently screening should be done. Cervical cancer can also take a long time to develop, which could explain the varying guidelines. This will dramatically reduce the incidence of abnormal cells and cervical cancer and other cancers in the future.
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Cervical screening and pregnancy If you're pregnant and have previously had normal screening tests, you can probably postpone routine screening until three months after having your baby. Pros Around 3, women in the UK get cervical cancer every year. Screening can pick up changes in the cells of your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer in the future.
Since the national cervical screening programme was introduced, the number of women dying from cervical cancer has halved. Cervical screening saves about 4, lives every year in England. A screening test is the best way to find out if you have HPV. Having the HPV virus is the single biggest risk for developing cervical cancer. Cons Although screening is the best way to check the health of your cervix, it isn't perfect.
If so, your result could say your cells are normal, when in fact you have some abnormal cells that could develop into cancer. This is called a false negative. This is called a false positive result. What happens during a cervical screening test? What to expect afterwards You can carry on as normal straight away after your screening test.
Getting your results Your nurse will let you know when you can expect your results. It means one of the following three things: you have HPV but your cervical cells look normal you have HPV and also have borderline or mild changes to your cervical cells you have HPV and moderate or severe changes to your cervical cells Changes to the cells from your cervix is called dyskaryosis. Treating abnormal cervical cells There are different treatments, which either destroy the abnormal cells or remove the area of your cervix where the cells are.
Frequently asked questions Expand all. Yes, it is best to still go for your screening appointments. Did our information help you? Complete the survey. About our health information At Bupa we produce a wealth of free health information for you and your family. Related information. Cervical cancer.
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