Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment

Yes, it can be treated in any of our clinics. We use cryotherapy to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. This gets rid of the bad cells so new, normal cells can grow back in the same spot. 

In most cases (about 85-90% of the time), cryotherapy cures abnormal cells so that the problem does not come back.

Most people feel mild cramping or pressure during cryotherapy. It can also make your vagina feel cold. Some people don’t have any discomfort at all.

We recommend that women over the age of 25 get screened every 3 years until the age of 49, and then every 5 years until the age of 64.

You will be asked to undress from the waist down. If you are wearing a full skirt or a dress with a full skirt you can lift the skirt up rather than take it off. We will provide something for you to cover yourself with while we perform the test, if you like.

Some women find it momentarily uncomfortable, but it is a very quick procedure. The apprehension, along with embarrassment, puts some women off having a smear test. Try not to worry. Many women will tell you that they found it fine and that it’s worth a little discomfort for peace of mind. It is best to relax as much as possible by breathing slowly and deeply to ease any tension.

Some chemicals found in spermicide, lubricant, or barrier methods of contraception such as condoms, cervical caps and diaphragms could affect the test. Please refrain from having sex using these methods of birth control for 24-hours before the test. Sex with any other contraceptive method before the test will be fine.