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Abnormal cervical cells are changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix). You may receive a letter saying that you have abnormal cervical cells following your cervical screening. These ...

WHEN a woman hears the words “abnormal Pap smear”, it can stir anxiety, fear, and confusion. But in today’s world of advanced gynaecologic care, early detection and timely follow-up are not just ...

Gynecologic surgery is any surgical procedure involving the organs or structure of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, vulva, and fallopian tubes. A ...

Cervical screening is a way of preventing cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix). It uses tests to find abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. The first part of cervical screening is to have a ...

In the setting of a forensic examination following rape, colposcopy allows practitioners to identify and photograph genital injury not readily visible to the unaided eye, thereby clarifying the ...

Historically, three primary mechanisms exist for the rape exam: direct visualization, staining, and colposcopy. Table 2 (see next page) provides definitions and an overview of these techniques with ...

The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) has issued new guidelines reflecting the importance of extended genotyping in HPV testing to support an enhanced standard of patient ...

A colposcopy is a simple procedure that lets your doctor get a good look at your cervix. The exam takes as little as 5 minutes and is a lot like getting a Pap test. One of the biggest differences is ...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated its first colposcopy center located at Wuse District General Hospital, aimed at combating cervical cancer. This was disclosed in a ...