Cervical screening Flashcards
1
Q
What are symptoms of cervical cancer?
A
unusual discharge/bleeding
bleeding after sex or between periods
dyspareunia - pain during sex
2
Q
How often are you invited for a smear in scotland when you are between the ages of 25-49?
A
every 3 years
3
Q
How often are you invited for a smear in scotland when you are between the ages of 50-64?
A
every 5 years
4
Q
When is the HPV vaccine given to girls?
A
S1-3
5
Q
When is the HPV vaccine given to boys?
A
S1
6
Q
When is the HPV vaccine given to MSM?
A
aged 45
7
Q
What % of cancers does the HPV vaccine prevent?
A
70%
8
Q
What is the equation for coverage?
A
screened population/eligable population x100
