HPV is very common in men and women. HPV can be spread person-to-person through sex or intimate skin-to-skin contact. |
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Complete Cervical Screen
Breakspear Hospital offers a smear test for abnormal cells, gonorrhoea and Chlamydia, together with a check for the virus responsible for cancer of the cervix (HPV) for all women 16 years of age and older.
Most NHS smears are only looking for abnormal cells, which are often the result of HPV and according to the NHS website, women are only invited to be screened from the age of 25. This leaves young women (teens to age 24) without access to cervical screens to test early for cell changes, which could lead to cancer, in the NHS scheme.
From the tests performed at Breakspear Hospital, it can be determined whether a woman has the virus and whether she has any abnormal cells that indicate an early change in the cervix. Breakspear Hospital offers a successful anti-viral treatment for those infected with HPV and we will provide guidance and support throughout the programme.
The comprehensive cervical screen is available at the price of £135* and the results will be available to you in less than 3 weeks.
We also offer a high profile vaginal swab that identifies all abnormal vaginal infections such as Candida, trichomonas and others. (This optional swab is an additional £52*.)
For a complete cervical screen appointment, including an HPV check, telephone our first floor reception +44 (0) 1442 261 333 ext 227, between 9am and 5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
If you would like a copy of our information sheet Time for a cervical health screen?, which provides more information about our services, frequently asked questions, more details about HPV or genital warts, you can print your own copy of our pdf, pick up a leaflet at Breakspear Hospital, email or telephone a request to our first floor reception +44 (0) 1442 261 333 ext 227.
* Breakspear Medical Group reserves the right to alter prices without notice.
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