Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in Thai women. Regular cervical cancer screening and vaccination against 9 strains of HPV are two important ways to prevent this malignant cancer. In this article, we will summarize what you need to know about how to screen for cervical cancer.

Why should we get screened for cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer Cervical cancer screening is to detect changes in the tissue cells in the cervix before abnormal symptoms occur, at least once a year, which is an important way to prevent this malignant cancer.

• Finding Early Cervical Cancer Cells : Screening can help detect cervical cancer at an early stage, which has a high chance of cure.
• Increase the chances of healing: When early cervical cancer is detected. The doctor can choose the right treatment method and have a better chance of recovery.
• Prevent cancer from spreading: Screening allows doctors to detect abnormal cells before they develop into cancer cells.
• Reduce Costs : Early cancer treatment costs less than advanced cancer treatment.
• Build Confidence : Regular cervical cancer screening It helps women feel confident and safe in their own health.

Who should be screened for cervical cancer?

• Women who have sex should start their first test at the age of 25 years and above.
• Women who have never had sex should be tested from the age of 30 years and above.
• Women who married at a young age
• women who have given birth to multiple children;
• Women with multiple sexual partners
• Women with abnormal vaginal discharge, such as foul smell. There was blood.
• Women with abnormal vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse for unknown reasons
• Women with a family history, such as having a relative with cervical cancer.

3 Ways to screen for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer screening is an important way to prevent this type of cancer. Therefore, all women should be screened regularly. Currently, there are 3 main methods of testing as follows:

1. Pap Smear

The traditional method of screening for cervical cancer, which uses a spatula-like instrument to collect cells from the cervix before sending it to the laboratory for abnormal cells or cells at risk of developing cancer, is a painless and time-consuming screening method.

2. ThinPrep Pap Test

Cervical Cancer Risk Detection by Liquid Cell Sampling In the process of cervical cancer screening, a small brush is used to collect epithelial cells from the cervix area in a cell treatment solution and a complete sample of cells is obtained before sending it to a medical laboratory.

3. ThinPrep+ HPV DNA

A method of in-depth cervical cancer testing at the DNA level by using reagents or chemicals to help remove other tissue cells. Before finding cancer cells in the early stages of HPV infection, it helps to prevent and treat HPV before it develops into cervical cancer, which is 95-99% accurate.

In cervical cancer screening, HPV DNA is painless and only takes 15-20 minutes.

Prevention of cervical cancer with HPV vaccine

In addition to the annual cervical cancer screening, Getting the HPV vaccine is also an important way to prevent cervical cancer, which should be done at the right age. Vaccination can be done between the ages of 9-26 years old, which will help prevent the spread of the virus and prevent reinfection. The 9 strains of HPV vaccine are vaccines that help protect against HPV strains 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58, helping to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts up to 99%. It can also be used to treat the mouth and throat.

Vaccination program

• For children aged 9-14 years, only 2 doses are given, with the second dose 6-12 months after the first dose.
• For those aged 15-45 years old, 3 doses will be given, with the second dose at least 1 month after the first dose, the third dose at least 2 months after the second dose, and about 6 months after the first dose.

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Preparation for Cervical Cancer Screening

To ensure a smooth and effective cervical cancer screening. You should prepare as follows:

• Book the queue in advance. Call to make an appointment with a doctor or clinic.
• Prepare the information Along with a record of sexual history, menstrual periods, Medications taken, medical conditions, and surgeries that have been undergone.
• Before the internal examination, you can eat food and water normally. There is no need to skip food and water like a physical examination because it has no effect on the internal examination.
• Take a bath and cleanse your body.
• Wear comfortable clothes. Convenient to remove.
• Urine should be completely removed before undergoing an internal examination. 
• Refrain from sexual intercourse before the test within at least 24-48 hours. Because it may affect the internal examination.

Cervical cancer is a serious disease that should not be overlooked. We can easily screen and prevent the occurrence of serious diseases in the future. Lots Just come to BDMS Wellness Clinic with the package.Cervical Cancer Screening ThinPrep and HPV DNA Cobas Test In-depth health check-up programRegenerative Signature, a special program that examines and designs a treatment plan that is tailored to you.

If you are interested in making an appointment with a doctor for a health check-up and treatment plan, please contact us at 02-826-9999 or LINE Official @bdmswellnessclinic