Pap Test

About

The cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable of all types of cancer. Pap Test is the application of prevention and support of the women's health. 
The Papanicolaou test or Pap Smear is a test that investigates the alterations in the cells of the neck and cervix of the uterus in the female population to identify women at risk of developing cancer. 
For each type of outcome is possible to refer to the detailed description and view microscope images of the alteration or less of the cells of the neck of the uterus. It is possible to send via email these results or store past examinations. 

You will also find information about Human Papilloma Virus Test (HPV), an examination of completion, which can be done to select between women with some cellular alterations in pap test those to send for colposcopy. 

∎ [ WHY ? ] 

The Pap Smear (Pap Test) is a exam that investigates the alterations to the cells of the neck and the cervix into the uterus to locate in the female population women at risk of developing a cancer. 
Its name derives from the greek-american doctor Georgios Papanicolaou (1883-1962), the father of cytopathology, who developed this test for the rapid diagnosis of cervical cancer. 

In the presence of an abnormal Pap Test and/ or under indication of your gynecologist is useful undergo HPV testing. 

According to European guidelines, in the age group between 25 and 65 years would be appropriate to conduct the test at least every three years. 
In the United States is run every 12 months from the age of 21. 
Pap Test offers the opportunity to consult the most commonly used classification, the Bethesda System 2001 (TBS 2001) which divides the Pap Smear results in 10 possible outcomes. 

In order to ensure the integrity of the entire genital apparatus due to possible gynecological disorders it is necessary to undergo periodically to a gynecological examination specialist. 

∎ [ FEATURES ] 
 
✓ See the standings Bethesda 2001 (TBS 2001) 
✓ Learn about Test Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) 
✓ Easy to use 

∎ [ LANGUAGE ] 

English.

∎ [ CONTACT ] 

For help, suggestions, or feature requests contact 
and visit the official website, we are: 
www.lionsapp.com

∎ WE THANK Dr. Silvia Soldati (Biologist, Cytotechnologist in Cervical Cancer Screening) for the collaboration in making this application more complete and accurate.