Contents:
- Medical Video: Cervical Cancer Progression And Staging - Manipal Hospital
- Detection of cervical cancer with IVA tests and pap smears, what's the difference?
- PAP smear
- IVA test
- Do not want to get cervical cancer? Relax, you can prevent it
Medical Video: Cervical Cancer Progression And Staging - Manipal Hospital
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that often attacks women. Although including malignancy, cancer that develops in the cervix can actually be prevented and detected early. Of course, this can increase the chances of recovery. At present, there are several ways to detect cervical cancer, namely by pap smear and IVA test. So, what exactly is the IVA and pap smear test? How effective does the examination detect cervical cancer?
Detection of cervical cancer with IVA tests and pap smears, what's the difference?
Cervical cancer is cancer caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus, which can be transmitted either through sexual intercourse or through skin to skin contact. Just like other types of cancer, if cervical cancer can be found in its initial state, it will certainly increase the chances of recovery. Usually, early detection of cervical cancer is done by doing:
PAP smear
A Pap smear is a health check that can detect cervical cancer. Even experts say that this test can also detect pre-cancerous stages - one stage before cervical cancer occurs.
Pap smears should be started regularly in three years when you are married or have had sexual relations. This check examines the tissue of your cervix or cervix. Examination is done when you are not menstruating. So, when the examination is done, the doctor will take a little part of the cervix and then proceed with checking the laboratory.
From the network, you will find out whether your cervical cells are normal or not. The time needed to do a pap smear test is not long, only around 10-20 minutes. When going to do a pap smear, consider the following rules:
- Don't have sex two days before the test.
- Don't clean the vagina with douche two days before the test. Rinse the vagina with warm water.
- Do not use vaginal contraception, such as foam, cream, or jelly.
- Don't use drugs for the vagina.
Usually, you are also asked to empty your bladder just before the test. In addition, you should also tell your doctor if you are taking birth control pills or are pregnant.
IVA test
Unlike pap smears, which may be better known, IVA tests (visual inspection of acetic acid) are examinations of the cervix which can also be used as the first detector. When compared with pap smears, IVA tests tend to be cheaper because the examination and results are processed directly, without having to wait for laboratory results.
So, the IVA test uses acetic acid or vinegar with 3-5 percent levels, which are then rubbed on the cervix. After that, the results will be discovered immediately, whether you are suspected of having cervical cancer or not.
Even though it sounds creepy, actually this examination doesn't hurt and only takes a few minutes.
When the cervical tissue has cancer cells, the tissue usually looks wound, turns white, or even bleeds when given acetic acid. Meanwhile, normal cervical tissue will not show any changes.
This examination is considered an effective and inexpensive initial examination to detect cervical cancer. Because, there is no need for time and laboratory observations to know the results. In addition, the advantage of other IVA tests is that they are safe at any time.
Do not want to get cervical cancer? Relax, you can prevent it
Cervical cancer is the only type of cancer that can be prevented. Yes, you can avoid the transmission of the HPV virus and make the body immune from transmission of the virus. The method is HPV vaccination.
The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent women from cervical cancer. Even mentioned by the National Cancer Institute, United States, that the HPV vaccine can prevent 97 percent of cervical cancer cases in women.
Therefore, you should immediately do HPV vaccination by visiting the nearest health service. Currently there are many health services that provide HPV vaccine facilities. Don't forget to also invite your child to get the HPV vaccine, because the vaccine is actually more effective when done for children aged 9-10 years.
