Saebom Women's Clinic Women's Health Screening

The 3rd most common cancer among women aged 15-34,

Cervical Cancer

Because cervical cancer can be cured when treated early,

early diagnosis through regular screening is essential.

Cervical CancerWhat Is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the opening of the uterus,

and is caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV).

Cervical cancer can often be detected early through regular screening,

so women who have been sexually active

should be screened even if they have received the HPV vaccine.Regular screening is essential.

Bleeding after intercourse

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Increased vaginal discharge,

Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Pelvic pain/painful urination

In the early stages of cervical cancer,

there are often no noticeable symptoms,so

after becoming sexually active, regardless of symptoms,

regularly visit an OB-GYNspecialist for

appropriate screening.

Cervical

Cytology/Pap Test (National Screening)

· Cervical

cells arecollected with a brush,

then examined under a microscope for

anyabnormal cells, including

possiblecancer cells.Screening method　

Cervical

Colposcopy

· The cervix is magnified up to40×

toclosely examinesubtle cervicalabnormalities.cancer cells.Screening method

· Performed when cervicalcytology shows

abnormal findings or

a high-risk HPV test is positive.

The test is then performed.　

Human Papillomavirus

Test (HPV)

· HPV is detected in 98% of

cervical cancer cases, with viral

DNA identified.

· The sample is collected in the same way as for a cervical

cytology/Pap test.

Cervical

Biopsy

· A test solution is appliedto

the cervix,and the cervix ismagnified

for examination.If a suspicious lesion is found,a punch biopsy is performed.

The 3rd most common cancer among women aged 15-34,Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer can be cured when treated early, making regular screening and early diagnosis essential.

Cervical CancerWhat Is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the opening of the uterus, and is caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV).
Cervical cancer can often be detected early through regular screening. Women who have been sexually active should be screened even if they have received the HPV vaccine.

Bleeding after intercourse

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Increased vaginal discharge,

Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Pelvic pain/painful urination

Because early cervical cancer usually causes no noticeable symptoms,

it is important to visit an OB-GYN specialist regularly for screening after becoming sexually active, regardless of symptoms.

Cervical Cytology/Pap Test (National Screening)

Cervical cells are collected with a brush

and examined under a microscope for abnormal cells, including cancer cells.

This screening checks for cellular abnormalities.

Human Papillomavirus Test (HPV)

In 98% of cervical cancer cases,

cervical cancer cases, with viralDNAis detected.

The sample is collected in the same way as for a cervical cytology/Pap test.

Colposcopy

The cervix is magnified up to 40× to identify subtle

cervical abnormalities. It is generally performed when cervical cytology shows

abnormal findings ora high-risk HPV test is positive.

Cervical Biopsy

Acetic acid is applied to the cervix,

followed by magnified examination.

If a suspicious lesion is found, a punch biopsy is performed.

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