Review of a free national cervical cancer screening at Ansan Hospital of the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service

At the Ansan Hospital of the Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service, which I visited earlier this year to undergo a national health checkup.

cervical cancer screening I'm sharing the review I received. For those who haven't received it yet

We'll also tell you five things you might want to know about cervical cancer.

 

I had been getting a cervical cancer screening at the OB/GYN clinic I used to go to.

This time, I received a comprehensive physical examination at the obstetrics and gynecology department of the Ansan Hospital of the Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service.

 

I have been getting cervical cancer screenings since I was in my 30s.

It's surprising how many people say they felt pain when getting a cervical cancer screening.

I've never been sick before, but this time I was wrong.

 

Once you go in and lie down, the doctor will come in.

Don't you usually just say hello?

I thought you would at least say that you were starting

They really just took the cells and left.

I was surprised and felt a little pain and most of all discomfort. It was so big. I wondered what kind of machine had come and gone.

If you are receiving it for the first time, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Ansan Hospital of the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service I don't want to recommend itㅜ

 

The results of the examination

A re-examination was performed 6 months later to show reactive cell changes. I looked it up because it was my first time receiving the results of a physical examination.

 

'Reactive cell changes' are normal, so if the examination is performed in a state of severe inflammation,

After about 6 months, when the inflammation has been treated to some extent, a re-examination of the cytology test will be performed.

You just need to make sure it's normalized.

If symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge and itching are present, it may be due to a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

It may mean that you need to see an obstetrician/gynecologist.

 

Fortunately, I didn't have any symptoms such as discharge or itchiness.

So I think we'll have to check again soon through a re-examination.

 

 

Cervical cancer screening is a really important test for women. I think it's a very important test for preventing cervical cancer because it can detect abnormal cell changes in the cervix early.

 

Here are 5 important facts about cervical cancer screening: I would like to inform you about it.

 

What's the difference between free national health checkups and obstetrics and gynecology checkups?

 

Basically, a Pap test is a test that collects epithelial cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope.

➡️These are brushes and swabs for collecting cervical cancer cells.

 

Cervical cancer screening is a process of observing changes in cell shape. Cells are collected by exposing the cervix using a speculum, but for the national free screening, cells are collected using a cotton swab. The collected cells are transferred directly to a glass plate by rolling the swab over the glass plate.

 

On the other hand, in the case of liquid cytology, which is the most commonly used method in general obstetrics and gynecology, cells are collected using a collection brush and then immersed in a fixative before being sent to the testing laboratory.

 

It is said that the accuracy and sensitivity of the national free screening cytology test are 50-70% lower than that of the liquid cytology test in obstetrics and gynecology, so it may be difficult to confirm accurately.

 

Can I get tested during my period?

 

You cannot take the test during your period, so after your period is over It is recommended that you get tested after about a week.

Do not use vaginal cleansers or have sexual intercourse for 3 days before the examination.

Avoiding it helps ensure an accurate examination.

 

<What are the test results?>

 

Test results usually come back in 1-2 weeks.

The results are broadly divided into normal and abnormal.

Normal is when no abnormal cells are found.

You can take the test again in two years.

If you have an adverse reaction like mine, you will be asked to re-examine after 6 months.

 

<Is the examination free?>

 

Women over 20 years of age are eligible for free screening in the eligible years. Since national screenings typically occur every two years, those born in odd-numbered years are eligible for screening in odd-numbered years, and those born in even-numbered years are eligible for screening in even-numbered years.

 

The price of a paid checkup, not a free checkup, is between 50,000 and 70,000 won.

Health insurance coverage is available for claims when abnormal findings are found and a tissue biopsy is performed.

 

<If I have no sexual experience, do I need to get tested?>

 

If you've never had sexual experience, you don't need a Pap test. However, even if you haven't had sexual experience, if you experience symptoms like abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, you may consider visiting a gynecologist for testing.

 

Because cervical cancer has no specific symptoms in its early stages, early detection through regular screening is very important.

 

Don't be afraid to go to the gynecologist, be brave cervical cancer screening Please accept it I hope so.