Learn about the Pap smear (PAP)
But there is one fact that should change your perspective: Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is 100% preventable, and the Pap test is the tool that makes it possible.
At IREGCI, we want to replace fear with information. Today we explain what this test really is, why it’s your best life insurance, and how to prepare for it.
The Pap test (or cervical cytology) is not a test to detect cancer; it’s a test to PREVENT it.
Medical guidelines have changed, but the general rule for best results is:
To avoid an abnormal or “insufficient” sample and having to repeat the test, follow these simple tips before your appointment at IREGCI:
Don’t panic. An abnormal result does NOT mean cancer in the vast majority of cases. It means there are inflamed cells or minor changes (usually due to HPV or a simple infection).
If this occurs, at IREGCI we proceed to the next step: colposcopy. We use a special microscope to examine the cervix under magnification and see exactly where the problem is so we can treat it right there if necessary.
You might think a Pap smear can be done anywhere. But at IREGCI, we offer:
IREGCI, we’re with you every step of the way!
If you have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months (or 6 months if you are over 35) without success, a medical evaluation is recommended.
Insemination places the sperm directly into the uterus, while IVF fertilizes the egg in a laboratory and then transfers the embryo.
Most procedures are minimally invasive and are performed with anesthesia or pain-reduction measures.
It depends on the couple’s age, diagnosis, method used, and overall health. A specialist can estimate your personalized probability.
Female fertility declines significantly from the age of 35 due to the quantity and quality of the eggs.
Egg, sperm or embryo donation can be used.
IREGCI, we’re with you every step of the way!
If you have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months (or 6 months if you are over 35) without success, a medical evaluation is recommended.
Insemination places the sperm directly into the uterus, while IVF fertilizes the egg in a laboratory and then transfers the embryo.
Most procedures are minimally invasive and are performed with anesthesia or pain-reduction measures.
It depends on the couple’s age, diagnosis, method used, and overall health. A specialist can estimate your personalized probability.
Female fertility declines significantly from the age of 35 due to the quantity and quality of the eggs.
Egg, sperm or embryo donation can be used.
At Iregci we provide comprehensive and personalized medical solutions to overcome fertility barriers and achieve pregnancy.
At IREGCI, we care for you and your future. We provide expert Gynecology and Obstetrics services, designed to protect your intimate health and monitor the development of your pregnancy with the most advanced technology.
At IREGCI we protect your family’s future with expert care in Neonatology and Pediatrics, ensuring the well-being of your little ones from birth.
At IREGCI, we prioritize your comfort. Thanks to minimally invasive surgery, we offer effective treatments with virtually imperceptible scars and a reduced hospital stay.
At Iregci we provide comprehensive and personalized medical solutions to overcome fertility barriers and achieve pregnancy.
At IREGCI, we care for you and your future. We provide expert Gynecology and Obstetrics services, designed to protect your intimate health and monitor the development of your pregnancy with the most advanced technology.
At IREGCI we protect your family’s future with expert care in Neonatology and Pediatrics, ensuring the well-being of your little ones from birth.
At IREGCI, we prioritize your comfort. Thanks to minimally invasive surgery, we offer effective treatments with virtually imperceptible scars and a reduced hospital stay.
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