How often should women have gynecological examinations?
Every woman should have a gynecological examination at least once a year. During this, the cervix is examined and a smear is taken if necessary. The uterus and ovaries are also evaluated by ultrasonography. It is especially important to carry out this examination without interruption, as ovarian masses can develop without any symptoms.
How often should a smear test be performed?
A smear test is the examination of cells taken from the cervix with a brush. This is done during the examination and is painless.
The HPV virus can also be screened with the smear. This is called COTEST.
Kotest is recommended for every woman from the age of 30. If only a smear is taken, it is recommended to be repeated every 3 years, and if a cotest is performed, it is recommended to be repeated every 5 years.
Conditions detected during gynecological examination (such as fibroids, polyps, cervical ulcers, ovarian cysts) are also treated and followed up. In addition, conditions such as hormone irregularities, endometriosis, PMS, menstrual pain and menopause are all evaluated and treated effectively. The first step in all of these conditions is gynecological examination.
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