What does a negative cervical cancer screening test mean

What does a negative cervical cancer screening result mean?

Negative cervical cancer screening means that the cervical cancer screening results are normal, and there is no cervical cancer and human papillomavirus infection.

Cervical cancer screening generally includes cervical liquid-based cytology, human papillomavirus screening, etc. Cervical liquid-based cytology uses a special cervical brush to brush the cells and secretions at the junction of the female cervix and columnar epithelium, and then puts the cervical brush into a vial for laboratory testing. If the test result is negative, it indicates that the patient does not have cervical cancer.

Human papillomavirus screening uses staining microscopy, DNA testing and other methods to determine whether the subject is infected with the HPV virus. It is also observed through female cervical secretions and cervical exfoliated cells. When the test result is negative, it means that there is no human papillomavirus infection. Women cannot undergo cervical cancer screening during menstruation. There is no need to fast before the test, but you cannot have sex the day before the test. Do not flush the vagina or take medicine three days before the test to avoid affecting the test results.

Usually, you should strengthen the cleaning and care of the reproductive parts, wash the vulva with warm water or saline every day, and change underwear frequently. When you have symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain, go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital in time to avoid worsening of the condition.