Today, we will learn about how to check for free cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early.Cervical cancer is a fatal disease that ranks fourth in cancer incidence and mortality among all women.
Cervical cancer is not a disease that only affects women. It can also occur in men, and it is more effective when men are vaccinated.
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer refers to cancer that starts at the entrance to the uterus, which connects the vagina and the uterus. It is mainly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and if early detection and treatment are possible, the cure rate is high, and the survival rate for more than 5 years is over 8-90%, so it is known to be fully preventable through regular checkups.
Free cervical cancer screening inquiry
Eligible for free cervical cancer screening are women born in Korea and over 20 years of age. However, in odd-numbered years, those born in odd-numbered years are eligible for free testing, and in even-numbered years, those born in even-numbered years are eligible for free testing.
You can continue to get this test every two years. Therefore, do not stop at just one time, but check frequently to detect it early.
Note: When performing a cervical cancer screening, if you have had a hysterectomy or have no sexual experience, please consult with your doctor in advance.
Cervical cancer screening hospital
Cervical cancer screening is not performed in all hospitals. Please check the nearest hospital that conducts the test and make an appointment to visit.
Cervical cancer screening cost
Cervical cancer screening costs may vary depending on the type of test and hospital, so it is best to inquire at the hospital you wish to visit.
Please inquire about hospitals that perform liquid cytology or cervical enlargement imaging tests and their exact prices.
Precautions when inspecting
Do not have sexual intercourse without washing the vagina, using vaginal tablets, or using contraceptives in the vagina for 1-2 days before the cervical cancer screening test.
The test is not performed during menstruation (best 10 to 10 days from the start of menstruation).
If you have had a hysterectomy or are sexually inexperienced, please consult your doctor.
Cervical cancer vaccination price
Gardasil 9ga per time: around 200,000 won
Gardasil 4-ga, one time basis: around 100,000 to 150,000 won
Cervarix per dose: around 100,000 won
Free vaccination is provided for Cervarix and Gardasil Quadruple. There are local governments that support Gardasil 9-ga, so please inquire at the nearest public health center.
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Today, we learned about how to check for free cervical cancer screening, testing hospitals, costs, and vaccination costs. Cervical cancer is a disease that is difficult to detect because it has no symptoms in the early stages, so we hope that you will continue to get tested and manage it.
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