Is it painful to do TCT and HPV?

With the improvement of people's health awareness, more and more attention is paid to the examination of various diseases. TCT and HPV, as new methods of cervical cancer screening, have attracted much attention from adult female friends since their introduction. Perhaps it is because most women are born with too much pain, so many people worry that TCT and HPV examinations will be painful. So, do TCT and HPV examinations hurt? What should we pay attention to after TCT and HPV examinations? Let's take a look together.

First of all, let's talk about whether TCT and HPV tests will hurt? We know that TCT and HPV tests are all done through the vagina to take samples of the cervix. In fact, the sampling for TCT and HPV tests is similar to the general cervical examination, which is to use a dilator to dilate the cervical opening. At this time, the cervical opening will have a swollen feeling, and then the sampler is inserted into the cervical position, gently turned or touched, at this time there will be a little abrasion feeling, but it is not painful. Therefore, female friends do not need to worry. Next, let’s take a look at what we should pay attention to after TCT and HPV examinations to avoid adverse effects due to poor medical care after the examination.

1. Because TCT and HPV test sampling may cause abrasions to the cervix, in order to avoid postoperative infection, you should pay attention to hygiene after the test. It is best to wear loose cotton underwear and keep the vulva clean.

2. You should not have sexual intercourse within three days after the TCT and HPV tests to prevent some viral infections from being introduced into the vagina and causing cervical infection. You are not allowed to take a sitz bath or rinse the vagina with tap water within three days after the operation.

3. After TCT and HPV examinations, pay attention to vaginal bleeding. Generally, bleeding for 3-5 days is normal, and the amount of bleeding should not exceed the menstrual volume. If the amount of bleeding exceeds the menstrual volume, seek medical attention immediately.

In short, TCT and HPV tests are screenings to prevent cervical cancer. There will be some damage to the cervix during the sampling process, but it will not be very painful, so patients do not need to worry. After the examination, you should avoid infection, pay attention to hygiene, do not wash the vagina with tap water for a short period of time, and do not have sexual intercourse. And because TCT and HPV tests are highly technological, if you need these tests, it is best to go to a regular hospital to avoid misdiagnosis due to differences in diagnostic and treatment technology.