Some women find the screening test slightly uncomfortable or embarrassing, but for most women it's not painful. If you find the test painful, tell the GP or nurse as they may be able to reduce your discomfort. You may have some spotting or light bleeding after your test. This is very common and should go away in a few hours. You'll be given the form at your appointment. You should be given time before your screening test to read it.
If you would like to see the form, you can download the cervical screening form PDF, 3 pages, KB here. If you cannot sign the form, you will be asked to give your consent either verbally or by making a mark on the form. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Contact us on freephone 45 45 55 or email: info cervicalcheck. Before signing the form, ask your GP or nurse any questions you have. If HPV is found, your cell sample will then be checked for any abnormal changes. There is more information about what happens next in the section: Getting your results.
The diagram shows the transformation zone — this is the area where cervical cancer usually starts and from where cells are taken for testing. You have screening every three or five years, depending on your age. You can also have one at a family planning or sexual health clinic or at a private clinic. Treating these changes unnecessarily could lead to issues later on. Women of 65 and over are very unlikely to develop cervical cancer if their last three results were normal.
There is more about this in our FAQ: Why are there cut-off ages for screening? Find out how healthy you are with a health assessment, and receive a personalised lifestyle action plan and coaching for a healthier, happier you.
Women who have had any type of sexual contact with men or women including touching or using sex toys should have cervical screening. But even though the risk is small, you may want to have regular screening.
You should still report any unusual bleeding or discharge to your GP. Screening will pick up human papilloma virus HPV infection, which causes the cell changes that lead to cervical cancer. You may have been infected with HPV by a previous partner, months or even years ago.
The virus can lie dormant and cause abnormal cells later on. HPV infections are really common and can be passed on through having sex and sex toys. Most women get HPV at some point in their lives. Most of the time your body will fight off the infection and you won't know that you have the virus.
Depending on why you had a hysterectomy, you may be asked to have a different type of test called a vault smear. Ask your GP for more information. If you're pregnant and have previously had normal screening tests, you can probably postpone routine screening until three months after having your baby.
But do check with your doctor or midwife. Your doctor may suggest a colposcopy three to six months into your pregnancy. Below are some pros and cons to help you make an informed decision. The best time to have screening is halfway between one period and the next.
This is because chemicals in these products can affect the test. The appointment usually lasts about 10 minutes but the actual test only takes a minute or two. Usually a female nurse or doctor will do your test, but if you want to make sure, ask when you make your appointment.
After undressing from the waist down, you lie on your back on a couch with your knees bent and apart. If it does hurt, let your nurse know so they can try and make you more comfortable. You might find it helps to take some deep breaths. Your nurse will use an instrument called a speculum to gently open your vagina, so they can see your cervix neck of your womb. You can carry on as normal straight away after your screening test.
You might bleed a bit afterwards but if you have heavy bleeding or pain, see your GP. Your nurse will let you know when you can expect your results. Your results should be ready within two weeks, but sometimes it can take longer. Around seven out of every eight cervical screening tests are normal. This may be because of an infection, for example. It means one of the following three things:. Changes to the cells from your cervix is called dyskaryosis. What happens next depends on how abnormal your cells are.
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