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

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 Kagawa

(財)香川県予防医学協会のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

香川県 高松市伏石町2129-2

高松中央インターチェンジより車で5分、レインボー循環バス サンフラワー東バス停から徒歩1分

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+8
女性専用日あり当日結果説明巡回健診あり健保補助対応
レディースドックがん検診
高松赤十字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
認定施設

香川県 高松市番町4-1-3

市内バス「県庁・日赤前」下車徒歩1分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+4
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり
脳ドックPETドック肺がん検診
昭龍会 国重まこと医院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

香川県 坂出市笠指町4-28

坂出駅より徒歩11分 とても親しみやすい 地域のか

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり
日帰りドック(半日)レディースドック相当(乳がん・子宮頸部細胞診含む日帰りドック)
公益財団法人 香川県予防医学協会 予防協会健康管理センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

香川県 高松市伏石町2129-2

高松中央インターチェンジより車で5分、レインボー循環バス サンフラワー東バス停より徒歩1分

診療所健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+8
女性専用日あり当日結果説明巡回健診あり健保補助対応
レディース健診がん検診

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

Where can I get Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Kagawa?
Kagawa has 7 health checkup facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test), of which 5 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.