The test is a simple procedure to check the health of your cervix. Your cervix is the opening of the uterus neck of the womb , and is at the top of your vagina. If you have ever had a Pap smear before, the way the Cervical Screening Test is done will look and feel the same.
The procedure might be a bit uncomfortable, but it shouldn't hurt. If you experience pain, tell your health care provider straight away. While the Pap smear test used to look for cell changes in the cervix, the new Cervical Screening Test detects human papillomavirus HPV which can lead to cell changes in the cervix.
HPV is a common virus that can cause changes to cells in your cervix, which in rare cases can develop into cervical cancer. Looking for a particular service? Pap tests Please allow for a longer consultation Birth control, implanon and mirena insertion and removal Breast examinations Sexual health screening Dietary and nutritional advice Natural therapies including herbal therapies, naturopathy.
Women's Health Conditions. As of 1st December the Pap test has been replaced with the Cervical Screening test. The Cervical Screening test is a new and improved method of detecting changes that can lead to cervical cancer.
Instead of getting a Pap test every 2 years, now Australian women need to have a Cervical Screening test every 5 years. The Cervical Screening test is the result of the latest medical and scientific evidence about cervical cancer. This is great news for Australian women!
There are actually over types of HPV infection. Most of the time, HPV resolves on its own without ever causing any symptoms.
There is no treatment for HPV. If it remains active in your body, some types of HPV can cause cervical changes, which is why the Cervical Screening test is so important. Smoking is another major risk factor in the development of cervical cancer. Also, women exposed in utero to an artificial form of oestrogen called diethylstilbestrol DES are also at increased risk. It usually takes years for a persistent HPV infection to cause abnormal cells to develop in the cervix. See your GP for a referral to a gynaecologist who can investigate the issue.
You can get a Medicare rebate for this cost if you use a private practice. Alternatively, If you go to a bulk billing doctor, there are no out of pocket costs for you. If the cells are okay, no treatment is needed. If an infection is present, treatment is prescribed. If the cells look abnormal, or not healthy, more tests may be needed.
Burrows about your results. Remember, abnormal conditions do not always turn into cancer. And, some conditions are more likely than are others to turn into cancer. If you have abnormal results, be sure to talk with Dr. Burrows to find out what they mean and what you need to do if anything about it.
If the Pap Test shows something confusing or a minor change in the cells of the cervix, the test may be done again. If the test shows a major change in the cells of the cervix, the doctor may perform a colposcopy. This is a procedure done in an office or clinic with an instrument called a colposcope that acts like a microscope, allowing the doctor to closely see the vagina and the cervix. Burrows may also take a small amount of tissue from the cervix called a biopsy to examine for any abnormal cells, which can be a sign of cancer.
Is there such a thing as a false negative Pap Test result? Pap Tests are not always percent accurate. False positive and false negative results can happen. This can upset and confuse a woman. Knowing what these types of results mean can help a woman to better protect her health. A false positive Pap Test happens when a woman is told she has abnormal cells on and around her cervix , but the cells are in fact normal. A false positive result means that there is no problem.
A false negative Pap Test happens when a woman is told her cells are normal, but in fact, there is a change in the normal, healthy cells.
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