Things to note after cervical cancer screening

Screening for cervical cancer involves taking cells from the cervical mucosa, which may sometimes cause a small amount of bleeding. Therefore, you cannot have sex within 7 days after cervical cancer screening, and the screening results will determine the next steps. If it is a high-risk HPV infection, there is also a TCT test. If it is a precancerous lesion of the cervix, further vaginal cervical examination is required.

If the HPV test is positive for 16 or 18, a vaginal cervical test can be done immediately. If one of the results is positive, not only is HPV positive, but there is also a problem with the TCT test, you can come back for a follow-up visit one year later. If the HPV test is positive, you must be careful not to have sexual intercourse after surgery to avoid cross infection.

Cervical cancer is currently showing a high incidence trend in China. With the development of social economy and culture, female friends are paying more and more attention to their own health, and cancer screening has become more and more important. The incidence of cervical cancer has long been associated with high-risk HPV infection, especially subtypes 16 and 18. If they stay in the vagina for a long time, the possibility of causing cervical precancerous lesions and cervical cancer will increase further. The sooner cervical cancer is detected, the better the treatment effect will be, and it may even be possible to achieve cure, and some may even preserve fertility. Tang Jie, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen Fifth Central Hospital

So what are the new projects to be screened?

The key ones are: HPV, cervical chromatographic fluid-based cytology, colposcopy when necessary, cervical puncture biopsy, etc.

What are the issues that need to be taken into consideration before inspection?

Special note: Do not have sex, apply medicine, or perform vaginal cleaning 3 days before the examination. To avoid affecting the inspection results.

Cervical cancer screening is now very popular. In the early days, Pap screening was used, which was effective in assessing cervical cancer, but it was relatively simple. Recently, more accurate HPV virus screening and cytology screening have been used. For married women, it is generally recommended to be tested after the age of 30. It is recommended to be screened every 3 years. When screening, it is best to avoid the menstrual period and do not apply vaginal medication in the first 2-3 days. If the secretion is heavy, it is recommended to wipe it with a cotton swab, which may have a better effect. Because the HPV virus can easily corrode the columnar epithelial cells of the cervix, wipe the secretions outside, insert a special collection tube into the cervical canal, and collect it by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise for at least 5-6 times.