5 common methods for cervical cancer screening

Cervical cancer is the most common malignant tumor in the female reproductive system, and it often occurs in middle-aged women. Screening for cervical cancer is beneficial for early detection and early treatment. The main screening methods are as follows:

1. Liquid-based cytology testing (TCT) is beneficial to improve the detection rate of cervical cancer

The exfoliated cells in the endocervical canal are collected and placed in a preservation solution for pathological examination. The diagnosis results are divided into normal cells, atypical squamous cells, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions cancer according to the degree of lesions.

2. Cervical biopsy is the most reliable basis for diagnosing cervical cancer

A biopsy should be performed when vaginal cytology or colposcopy is suspicious or positive, or when the clinical manifestations are suspicious of cervical cancer or other cervical diseases are difficult to distinguish from cervical cancer.

3. Colposcopy can directly observe the cervix

When abnormalities are found in the cervical smear test, a colposcopy is required to determine the location of the lesion. If necessary, several pieces of tissue should be taken for pathological examination to provide a basis for surgical treatment.

4. Determine the risk of cervical cancer by checking whether you are infected with human papillomavirus

Blood tests are done to check for HPV infection. The results are divided into negative and positive. Negative means no HPV infection. For people infected with HPV, especially those with persistent infection, the risk of cervical cancer increases, and further examination is required to check whether cervical cells have cancerous or precancerous lesions. If no lesions are found, follow-up should be done on time.

5. Traditional cervical smear is the most commonly used screening method

The epithelial cells of the cervix and endocervical canal are scraped for pathological examination, and the diagnosis results are divided into normal cells, benign cells, suspicious cancer cells, highly suspicious cancer cells and cancer cells.