The gynaecological examination also includes a Pap smear (Papanicolaou smear). This is a screening method for detecting precancerous and cancerous lesions on the cervix. These changes are caused by theHPV virus , which is transmitted through sexual intercourse.
It is very important that the woman has not had any bleeding or menstruation before the PAP smear is taken, as blood interferes with the assessment of
cells.
The procedure is completely painless, but sometimes a woman may bleed a little after the examination due to a hypersensitive cervical mucosa.
In order to detect pre-cancerous lesions in time, it is important for women to visit
gynaecologist regularly.
In addition to a PAP smear, a smear for pathogenic bacteria, a smear for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HPV, Mycoplasma can also be done.