MEU PREVENTIVO DE INFLAMAÇÃO !!! E AGORA!!!

Cervical Cancer Screening This is a test performed to detect changes in the cells of the cervix. This exam can also be called a cervicovaginal smear or cervical oncotic cytology. The name "Papanicolaou" is a tribute to the Greek pathologist Georges Papanicolaou, who created the method at the beginning of the century. This exam is the main strategy for detecting lesions early and diagnosing the disease at its very beginning, before the woman has symptoms. It can be done at public health clinics or units that have trained professionals. It is essential that health services provide guidance on what the screening exam is and its importance, as its periodic performance allows for early diagnosis and reduces mortality from cervical cancer. The screening exam is painless, simple, and quick. At most, it may cause slight discomfort, which decreases if the woman can relax and if the exam is performed with good technique and in a delicate manner. To ensure an accurate result, the woman should not have sexual intercourse (even with a condom) in the two days prior to the exam, and should also avoid the use of douches, vaginal medications, and local contraceptives in the 48 hours prior to the exam. It is also important that she is not menstruating, because the presence of blood can alter the result. Pregnant women can also undergo the exam without harm to their health or the baby's. How is the exam done? · To collect the material, an instrument called a speculum is inserted into the vagina (popularly known as a "duckbill" due to its shape); · The doctor visually inspects the inside of the vagina and cervix; · Next, the professional causes a slight scraping of the external and internal surface of the cervix with a wooden spatula and a small brush; · The collected cells are placed on a slide for analysis in a laboratory specializing in cytopathology. Who should have the preventive exam and when? Every woman who is or has been sexually active should undergo regular preventive examinations, especially those between 25 and 59 years old. Initially, the examination should be done annually. After two consecutive examinations (with a one-year interval) showing normal results, the preventive examination can be done every three years. What to do after the examination? The woman should return to the place where the examination was performed (clinic, health post or health center) on the scheduled date to find out the result and receive instructions. Just as important as having the examination is obtaining the result and presenting it to the doctor. Result: If your examination showed: • Negative for cancer: if this is your first negative result, you should have another preventive examination in one year; • HPV infection or low-grade lesion: you should repeat the examination in 3 months; • High-grade lesion: the doctor will decide the best course of action. You will need to have other examinations, such as colposcopy; • Unsatisfactory sample: the amount of material was insufficient to perform the test. You should repeat the test as soon as possible. Follow the treatment prescribed by your doctor correctly.