Cervical Cancer Screening Program + HPV DNA Screening - Nakonthon Hospital

• Internal examination by an obstetrician-gynecologist
• Cervical cancer screening Pathtezt by smearing cells on the cervix and sending them to the laboratory for examination to check for abnormal cells
• HPV DNA test: Tests for DNA of HPV strains that are associated with cervical cancer, along with testing for HPV strains 16 and 18 infection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Details before receiving the service

• The service time is approximately 30 minutes.
• You can come to receive the test results every Thursday.
• You can inform the staff if you want to receive the results via email. If you come to receive the results by yourself, there will be a doctor to consult after receiving the test results. There is no additional fee.

Preparation before receiving the service

• Do not have sex for 24 hours before the test.
• Do not douche the vagina before the examination.
  
• You should receive the service during the period when you do not have a period or 5-7 days after your period ends.
• Do not use vaginal suppositories, creams, or spermicides in the vagina 48 hours before the test.

Conditions for receiving service

• 1. The above price includes doctor's fee and hospital service fee.
• 2. The above price does not include additional examination costs in case of abnormalities.
• 3. Please make an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
• 4. The receipt from Nakornthon Hospital cannot be issued until the service has been used.
• 5. The service can only be used at Nakornthon Hospital (Rama 2).
• 6. The hospital reserves the right to change without prior notice.

People who are suitable for this service

• Women who have sex at a young age
• Women who have multiple partners or have sex with men who have multiple partners
• Women who have taken birth control pills for a long time (especially if it is more than 5 years because it is at high risk)
• Women who have been pregnant and given birth more than 4 times
• Women with a history of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, etc.
• Women who smoke
• Women who have not had a cervical cancer screening
• Women who lack certain nutrients, especially those who do not eat vegetables and fruits                                                                  

Why "Cervical Cancer Screening" together with "Checking for HPV Virus"?

• Cervical cancer screening by Path test method together with HPV DNA Test is considered an accurate test. reduce the risk more cervical cancer Because it has a sensitivity to detect almost 100% of cervical cancer, including the detection of cervical cancer cells together with DNA testing of HPV strains that are associated with cervical cancer. Together with a more in-depth examination of whether HPV 16 and 18 are infected or not, if there is no infection, it can be assured that in the 3-5 years of being screened, the chance of cervical cancer is very small.

At what age should it be checked? How often do you check?

• Women should be screened for cervical cancer by age 30, at least every 3 years. Excluding other gynecological examinations which are recommended to be examined for 1 year, but may start at 25 years of age as appropriate. In order to detect cervical cancer at an early stage which has effective and cured treatment especially those who are at high risk of cervical cancer such as taking immunosuppressants, have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV) or have a history of abnormal cervical cells, or have had cervical surgery or hysterectomy due to abnormal cells

Cervical cancer screening test

• Women aged 25 and over should be screened for cervical cancer. Also known as a Pap smear, your doctor will take a sample of vaginal cells and look under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
• Women aged 25-49 are advised to have a cervical cancer screening every three years, and women aged 50-64 are advised to have a cervical screening every five years. Screening is recommended only for those who have not been screened at all since the age of 50, or screening is recommended for those who have had previous test results found abnormalities.

Risk Factors

In addition to HPV infection There are also other risk factors. that can cause cervical cancer as follows:

• smoking
• have a defective immune system
• Have been taking oral contraceptives for more than 5 years.
• Cervical Cancer Symptoms

The early symptoms of cervical cancer include:

• Abnormally large amount of vaginal discharge
• vaginal discharge that looks purulent, foul-smelling
• There is a sprinkling of blood.
• bleeding after sex
• Bleeding while it is not a menstrual cycle

Note

The recommended age for starting cervical cancer screening from each institution may vary from 21, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years old, so you may decide to start at an appropriate age. first sexual intercourse or other individual risks

Travel Information

1. the Women's Health Center is on the 2nd floor.
2. 1 Women's Health Center Nakornthon Hospital, 2nd Floor, Soi 56, Rama 2 Rd., Samae Dam Sub district, Bang Khun Thian District Bangkok 10150
3. Map https://goo.gl/maps/vFLxfffxr67GXKmX9
   
4. Bus no. 68, 68ก, 76, 76S, 105, 140, 141, 142, 147R, 172R, 173R, 529R, 558, 720
5. Hospital is located at Rama 2 Soi 56 near Bang Khun Thian District Office. 500 meters from Central Rama 2
6. Park at hospital parking building