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Health checkup facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Nara

A test that collects cells from the opening of the uterus to check for the presence of cancer

What Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) can reveal & when to get it

This test collects cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope to check for cancer or its precursors (dysplasia). Note that, under national guidelines, municipalities that meet the required implementation standards may also offer the HPV test alone (for individuals aged 30 and older, once every 5 years). Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Cervical cancer
  • Cervical dysplasia (precancerous lesions)
  • Effects of HPV infection

When to consider this test

Under Japan's national cervical cancer screening program, women aged 20 and older are recommended to be screened once every 2 years. Regular screening is especially important for those who have had sexual intercourse.

Screening interval: Women aged 20 and older: once every 2 years is the standard (organized/population-based screening).

Benefits

  • Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage, making early treatment more achievable
  • The procedure is quick and takes only a short time
  • Recommended by the national government as an organized screening program, with substantial evidence of reduced mortality at the population level

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Depending on the collection site, an adequate number of cells may not always be obtained
  • !A definitive diagnosis requires further examination such as colposcopy
  • !Minor bleeding may occur after the procedure

Facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Nara

(医)新生会総合病院高の原中央病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

奈良県 奈良市右京1丁目3番地の3

近鉄京都線・高の原駅(急行停車駅)より徒歩5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
当日結果説明Web予約可健保補助対応
子宮がん検診乳がん検診
グランソール奈良のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

奈良県 宇陀郡菟田野町松井8-1

近鉄大阪線・榛原駅より車で約10分(施設送迎あり・要予約)

診療所ドック学会
MRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり+1
レディースドックMRI乳がん検査DWIBS(全身がん検査)
医療法人拓生会 奈良西部病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

奈良県 奈良市三碓町2143-1

近鉄東生駒駅からバスにて5分 送迎車をご利用の方 富雄駅

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+9
土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり
社会医療法人健生会 土庫病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

奈良県 大和高田市日之出町12-3

近鉄大阪線 大和高田駅より徒歩7分

診療所ドック学会
子宮頸がん
Web予約可

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Frequently asked questions about Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Nara

Where can I get Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Nara?
Nara has 5 health checkup facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test), of which 4 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) detect?
This test collects cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope to check for cancer or its precursors (dysplasia). Note that, under national guidelines, municipalities that meet the required implementation standards may also offer the HPV test alone (for individuals aged 30 and older, once every 5 years). Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Cervical cancer, Cervical dysplasia (precancerous lesions), Effects of HPV infection.
Who should get Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test), and how often?
Under Japan's national cervical cancer screening program, women aged 20 and older are recommended to be screened once every 2 years. Regular screening is especially important for those who have had sexual intercourse. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Women aged 20 and older: once every 2 years is the standard (organized/population-based screening).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.