The Cancer cervix, of the breast cancer using a breast cancer screening campaign, these diseases can be screened women before, and therefore better cared for. It is an appointment that has too often put off. However, a pelvic exam may save your life: prevention of female cancers in effect goes largely by regular monitoring.
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For Dr. Pascale This, endocrinologist and gynecologist, dentist and hospital centers struggle against cancer, this appointment is designed especially for screening for cervical cancer of the uterus: ‘Too many cervical cancers of the uterus are found late, when it is a cancer that can be detected very early.
The screening, the Pap smear, involves removing cells from the cervix. These cells are spread and fixed on a glass slide to be examined under the microscope in a laboratory. Biologists to investigate the possible presence of abnormal cells. This test is recommended at the first intercourse. Three smears should be made one year apart. If they are normal, the following tests may be performed every 2 to 3 years.
Some cervical cancers can now be prevented by vaccines against HPV. But this vaccine (recommended for girls as young as 14 years) does not substitute in any way to smear ‘review remains a central element of the cancer detection’ quick to point out This.
And breast cancer?
Monitoring also allows gynecological early detection of any abnormalities affecting breasts. French women 50 to 74 years receive a program of organized mammography screening every two years. However, as further explained Dr. This, some women will be monitored with greater vigilance, especially if they come from families with known risk. This may include individual screening mammograms annually from age 40.
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From the first sexual intercourse and as late as possible. Monitoring gynecological must begin at the first intercourse, and continue at a rate at least annually. But until what age? ‘It is a true glue! ‘This acknowledges Dr. But life expectancy increasing, it must continue to be followed even after the last sexual intercourse ‘. Many women believe that it is no longer necessary to consult the installation after the menopause, which is a mistake: we must continue monitoring as long as possible, as do patients under hormone replacement therapy, treatment that requires careful follow-up (biannual).
And that can make this up?
Gynecologists course, but also ‘general practitioners or other health professionals interested in problems of women.
