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Smears and risk of cancer of
the uterus
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Pre-malignant lesions of
the cervix CIN III. Patient 23 years old
The Pap test is a simple and painless
test which should be subject to all
women with active sexual life. The ideal
time for the exam is after approximately
10 days after starting menstruation, due
to the presence of menstrual blood can
alter the test results and incorrect
information.
Is also indicated when menstruation
lasts longer than usual or the amount of
flow is abundant, if there is vaginal
bleeding between menstruation and, after
sex or after a vaginal wash, if you have
entered menopause and presents vaginal
bleeding. Before performing a Pap test,
vaginal washing should be avoided and
use of contraceptive jellies and creams,
as these can alter the test results.
The risk of uterine cancer is increased
in the following cases: maintenance of
sex with several men start sex at an
early age, if a pap smear earlier data
revealed abnormal, aged between 45 and
55 years of life , if you've been
pregnant for several times; If you have
frequent vaginal infections transmitted
by sexual intercourse (genital herpes,
genital warts or condyloma.
The Pap test can detect cancer of the
uterus from its initial stages, and
thanks to this test this type of disease
is almost always curable. The best way
to avoid these complications is to
perform a routine and regular checkup,
which includes the Pap test and pelvic
exam. At the time of the consultation is
helpful if the woman carries a list of
questions to be answered by your doctor
and bring tranquility to the patient and
his family.
The Pap test or examination is the study
of cells in the cervix or also called
cytology. A review is fast, simple and
low cost. It is to study the cells of
the cervix and to determine whether
malignant changes have existed before
the women presented symptoms. The
changes may range from a malignant
cancer confined to the cervix to
invasion of the intra-abdominal organs.
The vast majority of malignant changes
can cure if detected early. Its
importance is that through this study
has reduced the frequency of uterine
cancer. The review must be conducted
once every six months or every year, is
not painful and is very useful. The only
reason at present for a woman dying of
uterine cancer is the neglect by the
patient. Annual Pap smear is essential
and must be conducted in conjunction
with the routine gynecological
examination, which must include
examination of the breasts.
Risk factors that increase the frequency
of cancer of the uterus are:
Promiscuous sex and started at an early
age, previous abnormal pap smear, aged
between 40 and 55 years, have had
multiple pregnancies, history of
venereal vaginal infections.
