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Among the diseases preventing the crucial role of regular screening – cervical cancer – the fourth most common cancer in women.
This was written on Facebook by Ukrainian Minister of Health Interim, Ulyana Suprun.
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According to her, cervical cancer develops and develops asymptomatic so often detected at an advanced stage, when treatment is harder and expensive.
It is necessary to submit to screening every three years
That is why the Minister pointed out that every woman you should regularly consult a doctor- Gynecologist depending on your age and individual characteristics recommends when you need to be screened.
Ulyana Suprun
"For screening for cervical cancer, the PAP test is used.Its advantage is that it can detect changes in the body that, in the absence of treatment, can lead to cancer. And, as a result, do not give a chance to develop the disease in your body. "
In most European countries, the United States and Australia recommend starting screening 21 to 25 years and passing it every three years.
However, in the presence of risk factors it is recommended to do so once a year:
- smoking;
- HIV infection;
- weakening of the immune system by taking corticosteroids;
- frequent change of sexual partners without a condom;
- cervical cancer in the mother / grandmother / sister;
- early onset of sexual intercourse (under 16 years of age)
So, if you are concerned by the following symptoms – irregular patches; any unusual vaginal discharge; pain in the abdomen; pain / discomfort during intercourse – you should contact a gynecologist regardless of the length of your exam.
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