December 2016 Special Issue Vol. 2(4), pp. 027-031
Copyright © 2016 Transcontinental Publishers
Full Length Research Paper
Influence of speculum lubricants on cervical smears regarding pain relief and cytology results
Sara Lemos Rocha1*, Carla Veiga Rodrigues2, Sara Vieira3, Maria Clara Baldaia4, Diana Ferreira1, Cátia Silva5, Vitor Costa1, Rita Oliveira1 and Bruno Serra1
1Intern of General Practice and Family Physician on:UCSP B, Chaves
2Intern of General Practice and Family Physician on:UCSP S. Neutel, Chaves
3Intern of General Practice and Family Physician on:USF Alpendorada
4Intern of General Practice and Family Physician on:USF Sta. Luzia
5Intern of General Practice and Family Physician on:USF Aquae Flaviae
E-mail: sara_rocha1299@hotmail.com
Accepted 21 December, 2016
Abstract
According with data collected cervical cancer is the 5th more frequent cancer in women and the 10th in the rank of all neoplasic diseases. From all malignant tumors, cervical cancer is the one best controlled by screening. The cervical smear is the more effective screening test on early detection of cervical cancer. The fear of pain or discomfort felt by the speculum’s introduction may decrease adherence to screening, inducing physicians to use lubricants to minimize discomfort, and, increase the rate of screened women.
Keywords: Cervical smear, lubricant, pain.
Cite this Reference:
Rocha SL, Rodrigues CV, Vieira S, Baldaia MC, Ferreira D, Silva C, Costa V, Oliveira R, Serra S (2016). Influence of speculum lubricants on cervical smears regarding pain relief and cytology results. Interlink Continental J. Med. Med. Sci. 2(4): 027-031.
