The importance of Pap smear for the prevention of Cervical Uterine Cancer

Abstract

It is a slow-developing malignant neoplasm with a high cure rate when diagnosed early. The most important risk factor is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, with sexual intercourse as the main form of contagion. Contribute to women’s awareness about the importance of performing the preventive examination in the early diagnosis of Cervical Cancer. The expected results are to clarify the risks of cervical cancer (CC) in women’s health and inform the women about the importance of periodic pap smear in the prevention of uterine cancer. This is a descriptive analysis study regarding the importance of performing the Pap smear as early diagnosis and prevention of uterine cancer, description of the cervix, its lesions, and HPV virus infection. It is concluded that the lack of knowledge about the method of prevention of CC is relatively large, with this should occur a better orientation, greater dissemination, and more qualified professionals, thus increasing the adherence of women performing the examination periodically.