Category: Abnormal smear and colposcopy

As we progress through life, we often become more acutely aware of changes in our body, and are more likely to look out for early signs of health complications. Unfortunately though, there are many medical conditions, like cervical cancer, that have very few early symptoms until late stages, and that we need professional help to…

June is home to Cervical Screening Awareness week and it’s a time to talk about life-saving testing and treatment that people often feel embarrassed to discuss. Around 1 in 20 women will receive an abnormal smear test result. And if you’ve been told you may need loop excision, it’s normal to feel worried – but…

In this article, we take a closer look at HPV, how it can cause cervical cancer, and why regular screenings are so important.

If you’ve never had a smear test, the idea of it can seem a bit intimidating. It doesn’t help that everybody’s experience is different and hearing stories which concern you and some which comfort you can make it difficult to decide how you feel about it. In this blog post, we look at the facts…

What does an abnormal smear mean? Are abnormal smear results common? What causes an abnormal smear? Do abnormal cells always mean cancer? These are just some of the questions that Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Alex Eskander and The Gynae Centre team get asked when it comes to smear test results. If you’ve had a letter telling…