Abnormal Pap Smear

Best Abnormal Pap Smear Treatment & Diagnostics in C Scheme, Jaipur

Cervical cancer occurs at the lowermost part of the uterus called cervix. Located at the top of the vagina, the cervix is the narrow end of the uterus. This cancer can be seen only in women. Pap smear test is done to diagnose cervical cancer. In this process, your doctor will collect cells from your cervix and send it to the lab for testing.

Pap smear test will help detect abnormal cells and treat cervical cancer at an early stage. This will increase the chance of success. This test is also useful in detecting changes in your cervix that have the potential of cervical cancer.

How is it performed?

Specialists at Apollo Spectra, Jaipur recommend that once you turn 21, you should undergo pap smear tests regularly. You should repeat this test every three years between the ages of 21 to 65 years.

Pap Smear takes only a few minutes and can be performed at Apollo Spectra, Jaipur.

Before the procedure, your doctor may ask you to undress from the waist or completely. You will be asked to lie down on your back. You should bend your knees while lying down on the exam table. The heels of your leg will rest in stirrups which will support your heels.

After this, your doctor will insert a speculum (an instrument) into the vagina. This instrument will hold the walls of the vagina apart. After inserting the speculum into your vagina, your doctor will be able to see the cervix easily. Then, they will take some samples of the cervical cells using a spatula (scraping device which is flat) and a soft brush.

The cervical cells will be placed in a container which contains a special liquid that helps preserve them. The samples will be examined under a microscope to detect whether it is precancerous or cancerous.

If the test comes out negative, it means that the cervical cells were not cancerous in nature and you will not need any treatment.

If your results come out positive, it means that cancerous or abnormal cells were detected in the sample, The different types of cells that can be detected during the procedure are:

• ASCUS(Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance): Squamous cells grow on the surface of your cervix. However, these cells do not clearly reveal that there are precancerous cells present in it.
• Squamous intraepithelial lesion: This term is used if the collected cells turn out to be precancerous.
• Atypical glandular cells: Atypical glandular cells may appear in the opening of your uterus or cervix and may be cancerous.
• Squamous cell cancer ( Adenocarcinoma cells): Presence of squamous cells reveals that there is a high chance of cervical cancer.

What are the benefits of Pap smear?

• It will help detect cancerous cells in your cervix.
• It will help detect changes in your cervix that may lead to cancer.
• It will help your doctor diagnose the cells and prescribe necessary treatments and medication for you.

What are the risks associated with Pap smear?

The risks associated with Pap Smear are:

• It is not a foolproof test because, even if you have abnormal cells, it may detect no abnormality.
• It may take many Pap smear tests to detect the growth of abnormal cells in your cervix.

How to prepare for the Pap Smear test?

Here are some tips to follow before your Pap smear test.

• You should avoid sexual intercourse before the test.
• Avoid using vaginal medicines or creams two days prior to the test.
• Do not go for this test during your periods.

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