&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pap Smear &amp;amp; Cervical Cancer Screening: What You Should Know&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you have a &lt;strong&gt;vagina and/or a cervix&lt;/strong&gt;, chances are your doctor has asked questions like:&lt;br /&gt;&amp;ldquo;Have you had a Pap smear recently?&amp;rdquo;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;ldquo;Are you sexually active?&amp;rdquo;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;ldquo;Have you received the HPV vaccine?&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;re not being singled out &amp;mdash; these questions are vital for protecting you from &lt;strong&gt;one of the most common cancers in women: cervical cancer&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Cervical Cancer Screening Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Cervical cancer affects thousands of women globally every year. It&#39;s caused primarily by certain &lt;strong&gt;high-risk strains of the &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hpv-hong-kong&quot;&gt;Human Papillomavirus (HPV)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; a virus so common that about &lt;strong&gt;8 in 10 people will contract it&lt;/strong&gt; at some point in their lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HPV is spread through sexual contact, and while the body often clears it on its own, &lt;strong&gt;persistent infection with high-risk types&lt;/strong&gt; can lead to abnormal cell changes that may develop into cervical cancer over time.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;123&quot; data-end=&quot;168&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV Vaccination: It&#39;s for Everyone&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;170&quot; data-end=&quot;318&quot;&gt;HPV doesn&amp;rsquo;t just affect women &amp;mdash; it can cause &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/genital-warts&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;215&quot; data-end=&quot;232&quot;&gt;genital warts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;strong data-start=&quot;237&quot; data-end=&quot;302&quot;&gt;cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and throat&lt;/strong&gt; in all genders.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;320&quot; data-end=&quot;434&quot;&gt;That&amp;rsquo;s why the&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hpv-vaccine&quot;&gt;HPV vaccination&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;335&quot; data-end=&quot;389&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;is recommended for anyone aged 9 to 45&lt;/strong&gt;, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;436&quot; data-end=&quot;575&quot;&gt;At &lt;strong data-start=&quot;439&quot; data-end=&quot;465&quot;&gt;PULSE CLINIC Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;, we offer the &lt;strong data-start=&quot;480&quot; data-end=&quot;509&quot;&gt;9-valent Gardasil vaccine&lt;/strong&gt;, protecting against 9 major HPV types linked to cancer and warts.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 204px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;714&quot; data-end=&quot;741&quot;&gt;HKD 2,000 per shot&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;743&quot; data-end=&quot;796&quot;&gt;Given in 2 or 3 doses, depending on age and health.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;798&quot; data-end=&quot;906&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;798&quot; data-end=&quot;825&quot;&gt;Even adults can benefit&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; it&amp;rsquo;s never too late to start. The vaccine helps protect you and your partners.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a Pap Smear?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;Pap smear&lt;/strong&gt; (also known as a Pap test) is a &lt;strong&gt;quick, painless, and potentially life-saving procedure&lt;/strong&gt; that screens for &lt;strong&gt;abnormal cell changes in the cervix&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; changes that could lead to cancer if left untreated.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve never had one, or if it&amp;rsquo;s been more than 3 years since your last test, it might be time to book an appointment.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Get Screened More Often?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Some people may need more frequent Pap smears, including those who:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Had abnormal Pap smear results in the past&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-basics&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;-positive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have a &lt;strong&gt;weakened immune system&lt;/strong&gt; (e.g., post-transplant, chemotherapy)&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Before Your Pap Smear: How to Prepare&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;To ensure accurate results, follow these simple guidelines &lt;strong&gt;2 days before your appointment&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Avoid vaginal intercourse (including use of toys)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Avoid using vaginal medications, creams, or spermicides&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Try to &lt;strong&gt;reschedule if you&amp;rsquo;re on your period&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens During the Procedure?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s what to expect:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll be asked to &lt;strong&gt;undress from the waist down&lt;/strong&gt; (or wear a gown).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll lie on an exam bed with &lt;strong&gt;knees bent and feet supported&lt;/strong&gt; in stirrups.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The doctor gently inserts a &lt;strong&gt;lubricated speculum&lt;/strong&gt; to open the vaginal walls and view the cervix.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A soft &lt;strong&gt;cytobrush&lt;/strong&gt; is used to collect cervical cells by gently brushing the surface of the cervix.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The sample is preserved in a special solution and sent to the lab for analysis.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The speculum is removed, and you can get dressed and continue your day as usual &amp;mdash; &lt;strong&gt;no downtime needed&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Some mild discomfort or pressure is normal, but the procedure is &lt;strong&gt;quick and usually well-tolerated&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talk to Us &amp;mdash; Privately, Respectfully, Professionally&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Have questions? Feeling unsure? At &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic&lt;/strong&gt;, our experienced, friendly doctors provide &lt;strong&gt;private consultations&lt;/strong&gt; in a safe, judgment-free space. Whether it&#39;s your first Pap smear or you&#39;re due for a follow-up, we&amp;rsquo;re here to guide and support you every step of the way.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take Control of Your Health &amp;mdash; Book Your Cervical Cancer Screening Today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h5 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s never too late to get protected. Schedule your HPV vaccination now.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your future self will thank you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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