Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Meral Tuğba Çimşir

Cervical Health and Cancer Screenings

The cervix is one of the most sensitive areas in the female reproductive system that directly affects health. Early diagnosis of cervical diseases plays a critical role in preventing serious conditions, especially cervical cancer.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meral Tuğba Çimşir offers cervical health protection and cancer screening services with modern diagnostic methods in her clinic in Alanya.

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What are Cervical Diseases?

The cervix is a region that comes into contact with the external environment through the vagina, so it is prone to infections, cellular changes and cancer. The main health problems that develop in this region are:

Cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix):

It is a common health problem that occurs as a result of inflammation of the cervix due to infection, and is accompanied by symptoms such as discharge, pain and bleeding.

HPV infections:

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections cause abnormal changes in cervical cells, making them one of the most important risk factors for cancer development.

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

They are precursor lesions that show abnormal growth and changes in cervical cells, and can turn into cancer when advanced.

Cervical cancer:

A type of cancer that occurs as a result of uncontrolled growth in cervical cells due to HPV infection and other risk factors, and can be detected at an early stage with regular screenings.

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer develops with the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix. It usually does not give any obvious early stage symptoms and therefore early diagnosis with regular screenings is of great importance.

HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) infection is the most important cause of cervical cancer.

Risk Factors;

HPV infection.
Starting sexual intercourse at an early age.
Multiple partners.
Smoking.
Weak immune system.
Not having regular smear and HPV screening.

Protection and Screening Methods for Cervical Health

The main screening methods applied by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meral Tuğba Çimşir:

Smear Test (PAP Smear): Detection of abnormal changes with cell samples taken from the cervix.

HPV Test: DNA analysis is performed to detect high-risk HPV types.

Colposcopy: Detailed examination of the cervix by magnifying it after suspicious smear results.

LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure): Surgical removal of abnormal cells.

Biopsy: Small tissue samples are taken for cellular examination when necessary.

Early diagnosis can be made with these methods and the development of serious diseases can be prevented.

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Who Should Have a Gut Screening?

A combined smear with HPV test is recommended for every woman over the age of 21 (after starting sexual life), and for those over the age of 30. Women in the risk group (HPV positive, weak immune system, etc.), patients with abnormal smear results, those with a family history of cervical cancer, and screenings should be started after the age of 21 and repeated at regular intervals.