HPV is extremely common and usually nothing to worry about. However, if you’re worried about high-risk strains, which can lead to abnormal cervical screening, we’re here to offer screening, reassurance, and, where appropriate, treatment to manage the condition.
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Cervical screening
Screening tests are a vital way to protect against cervical cancer.
Before cancer develops, cervical cells can go through changes, sometimes called “pre-cancerous” changes. That means that, if left undetected and untreated, these changes could develop into cancer over several years.
These cells don’t cause symptoms, so the only way to detect them early is through regular testing. A cervical screening that detects these changes before they become cancer could literally save your life.
The information below is to help you understand more about this simple test. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, don’t worry – get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to help.
Human Papillomavirus
Cervical ectropion
Although a common and usually harmless condition, cervical ectropion can cause troubling symptoms for some women. We can give you a quick, accurate diagnosis and a fast track to treatment should you need it.
A cervical smear (or Pap test) checks for abnormal cell changes in the cervix that could develop into cancer if left untreated.
These are screening tests, not diagnostic tests. What that means is an abnormal result doesn’t confirm pre-cancerous changes but lets us know that further investigation may be needed.
This can vary depending on age and national guidelines, but in the UK, women aged 25-64 are invited for screening every three to five years. If HPV is detected, then it will be more frequently.
It may feel slightly uncomfortable, but it shouldn't be painful. The test is quick – usually taking no more than five minutes.
An abnormal result doesn’t mean that you have cancer. It simply means further tests, like a colposcopy, may be needed to monitor or treat any pre-cancerous changes.
Around 7 out of every 100 smear tests show an abnormal result, which goes to show the importance of regular screening for early detection and peace of mind.
Regular smear tests help detect early changes in cervical cells, preventing cervical cancer before it starts.
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