Often Unnoticed in Its Early Stages, This Common Disease May Already Be Cancerous When Symptoms Appear!

I remember last year, there was a hot search topic about whether the "duck-billed speculum used in gynecological examinations could be more female-friendly," which sparked widespread discussion. The t

I remember last year, there was a hot search topic about whether the “duck-billed speculum used in gynecological examinations could be more female-friendly,” which sparked widespread discussion. The topic alone garnered over a hundred million views on a social media platform, with many women recalling unpleasant experiences and sharing their feelings on social media, resonating with many other women. “Cold, scary” are the words I’ve seen the most.

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In my outpatient clinic, I also have this feeling that most of the patients who come for a consultation subconsciously avoid cervical cancer screening.

Where does the fear come from?It’s not just the body that feels cold

Cervical cancer screening includes:high-risk HPV testing, cervical cytology examination, or “co-testing” that includes both.

HPV testingchecks whether cervical cells are infected by high-risk HPV viruses(such as types 16 and 18).Long-term infection with high-risk HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.

Cervical cytology(LCT/TCT)determines the presence of precancerous lesions or cancer by observing the morphology of cervical cells.

Since cervical cancer screening is so important, why do so many women avoid it?