Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, after breast cancer. But unfortunately, advanced stage cervical cancers carry the most lethal risk. However, in recent years, with the widespread use of the PAP smear screening test, which allows the detection of cervical cancers at an early stage, this risk is gradually decreasing. With regular PAP smear screenings, cases are detected at the stage before they turn into cancer, and cancer is prevented by making the necessary treatments.
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS IN CERTIFICATE CANCER?
Women infected with the HPV virus, Women who had their first sexual intercourse at an early age (under 18), Women who have more than one sexual partner, Smokers, Women whose immune system is weak for any reason (due to malnutrition, stress, some diseases). immunosuppressive "immunosuppressive" drugs used, HIV infection "Aids" etc.. Women who do not have PAP Smear regularly and where precancerous (pre-cancerous) cell changes cannot be detected. HOW OFTEN SHOULD PAP SMEAR TEST BE DONE? Although there are different opinions on this subject, the general approach is 21-65 years of age. In women, the interval is every 3 years for those who have not been screened for HPV, which is the biggest risk factor, and every 5 years for those who have been screened for HPV and found negative. For those whose HPV scan is positive, it is evaluated according to the risk group of the virus. The frequency of smear test should not be confused with the frequency of examination, and it is routine once a year, even if there are no complaints. Gynecological examination should not be neglected. During these examinations, if your doctor deems it necessary, he can perform more frequent smear tests and determine a special follow-up program for you.
In summary, it is vital for every woman to visit her gynecologist once a year, even if she has no complaints, and to be evaluated holistically within the personalized follow-up and screening program determined by him.
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