{"id":723,"date":"2023-08-18T09:07:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T09:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariestopes.or.ug\/services\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:33:45","slug":"cervical-cancer-screening","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/sw\/services\/cervical-cancer\/cervical-cancer-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Cervical Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cervical Cancer Screening<\/h1>

Your health matters\u2014screen early, stay protected.
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Cervical cancer screening, also known as a Pap smear or smear test, is an effective method used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The test results help healthcare providers accurately assess the health of your cervix<\/mark>, which is the opening to your womb (uterus). Regular screening every three years is recommended for all women aged 25 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why is cervical cancer screening important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The test looks for changes in the cells of your cervix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t a test for cancer, but can detect abnormal cells that could lead to serious problems like cervical cancer. Symptoms may not be experienced beforehand, until the condition is at an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abnormal cells are not usually cancerous, especially if you have regular screenings. However, if abnormal cells are noticed at a screening they can be closely observed and\/or treated to prevent cancer from developing. Regular screening has been proved to reduce the risk of advanced cancer by 90% on average for women aged 35-64.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect at your appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The procedure is generally very quick and painless, and may just be momentarily uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The practitioner will ask you to lie on a couch. They will gently insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina in order to view your cervix. A small brush is used to take a sample. This picks up cells from inside the opening of the cervix. The test only takes a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any health concerns, further to your cervical screening, which you would like to talk about, you may also want to use your appointment to ask these questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find a clinic near you<\/h4>

Don’t delay coming in to see us for a cervical cancer screening. Find a clinic near you and book your appointment today.<\/p>

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