(Promotion Valentine's) Cervical cancer screening package - Nakornthon Hospital

(Promotion Valentine's) Cervical cancer screening package - Nakornthon Hospital

Package details

Cervical cancer screening program with HPV testing

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

Details before receiving the service

• 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 them in person, a doctor will consult after receiving the test results. There is no additional charge.

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Cervical cancer screening program, including HPV testing and uterine and ovarian ultrasound

• Internal examination by an obstetrician-gynecologist
• Cervical cancer screening (Pathtezt) by smearing cells around the cervix and sending them to the laboratory for examination to check for abnormal cells
• HPV DNA test: Examines the DNA of HPV strains that are associated with cervical cancer, along with checking for infection with HPV strains 16 and 18.
• Ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries through the vagina to check for abnormalities in the uterus, such as ovarian cysts, tumors, or lumps in the pelvis.
• Suitable for women aged 21 and over.
• This is an examination using an ultrasound machine inserted through the vagina.

Details and service duration

• The service period is approximately 30-45 minutes.
• The result period is approximately 1-2 weeks. The officer will call to inform you of the results at the phone number provided.

Preparation before receiving the service

• Do not have sex 24 hours before the examination.
• 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 examination.

Conditions for receiving service

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

Suitable for this service

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

Contraindications for cervical cancer screening

• Women who are menstruating It should be checked about 7 days after the end of menstruation.

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Why do we need to “test for cervical cancer” together with “test for HPV virus”?

• Cervical cancer screening using Pathtezt together with HPV DNA test is considered an accurate test that reduces the risk of cervical cancer even more because it has a sensitivity of almost 100% in detecting cervical cancer. It also checks for cervical cancer cells together with DNA testing for HPV strains related to cervical cancer, along with a deeper look to see if there is an infection with HPV strains 16 and 18. If there is no infection, it can be assured that within 3-5 years of being tested, the chance of getting cervical cancer is very low.

At what age should I get tested? How often should I get tested?

• Generally, women should get a cervical cancer screening at the age of 30, at least every 3 years, excluding other gynecological examinations, which are recommended to be tested once a year, but can start testing as early as 25 years as appropriate, in order to detect cervical cancer from the beginning, which has an effective treatment and can be completely cured. Especially those who are at high risk of cervical cancer, such as taking immunosuppressive drugs, having HIV or having a history of abnormal cervical cells, having had a cervical surgery or hysterectomy due to abnormal cells.

Cervical cancer screening

• Women aged 25 and over should undergo a cervical cancer screening, also known as a Pap smear. The doctor will take a sample of cells from the vagina and examine it under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
• Women aged 25-49 will be advised to undergo a cervical cancer screening every 3 years, and women aged 50-64 will be advised to undergo a screening every 5 years. For women aged 65 and over, screening is recommended only for those who have not been screened since the age of 50, or screening is recommended for those whose previous test results showed abnormalities.

Risk factors

In addition to HPV infection, there are other risk factors that can cause cervical cancer, as follows:

• Smoking
• Having a compromised immune system
• Taking birth control pills for more than 5 years
• Symptoms of cervical cancer

The initial symptoms of cervical cancer include:

• A large amount of abnormal vaginal discharge
• Vaginal discharge that is pus-like, foul-smelling, or watery-like discharge from the vagina
• Spotting
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Bleeding outside of menstruation

Note

• The recommended age for cervical cancer screening from each institution may vary, ranging from 21, 25, 30, 35, or 40 years. Therefore, you may decide to start screening based on the appropriate age, the first time you have sex, or other risks of each individual.

Information about Nakornthon Hospital

• the Women's Health Center is on the 2nd floor.
• Business hours: Open every day, Monday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
• 1 Women's Health Center Nakornthon Hospital, 2nd Floor, Soi 56, Rama 2 Rd., Samae Dam Sub district, Bang Khun Thian District Bangkok 10150
• Map https://goo.gl/maps/vFLxfffxr67GXKmX9
  
• Bus no. 68, 68ก, 76, 76S, 105, 140, 141, 142, 147R, 172R, 173R, 529R, 558, 720
• Hospital is located at Rama 2 Soi 56 near Bang Khun Thian District Office. 500 meters from Central Rama 2
• Park at hospital parking building