Dr Anuradha Narayanan
MBBS, DGO, DNB, FCGSM
Best Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Chembur, Mumbai
MMC Reg no. 2009/06/2743

Hearing the words “precancerous lesion of the cervix” can be frightening. However, a precancerous cervical lesion does not mean that you have cervical cancer. Precancerous changes are abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix that, if left untreated in some cases, may develop into cervical cancer over several years. The good news is that these changes can usually be detected early through cervical cancer screening and can often be treated before cancer develops. Understandi

If you have been told that your HPV test is positive, your Pap smear is abnormal, or your biopsy shows CIN 1, CIN 2 or CIN 3, it is natural to feel worried. The important thing is not to panic and not to ignore the result. Most abnormal cervical screening results do not mean that you have cervical cancer. Appropriate evaluation and timely follow-up can help detect and treat cervical precancer before it progresses. When should you consult a gynaecologist? Consider consulting a

HPV vaccination is an important step in protecting both girls and boys from HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Learn about the HPV vaccine, recommended age, available vaccines such as Gardasil, Gardasil 9 and Cervavac, dosage, safety, and why vaccination before HPV exposure is so important. No

Can abnormal cervical cells be treated without major surgery? Learn how thermal ablation uses controlled heat to treat suitable cervical precancerous changes and help prevent cervical cancer.

The Important Role of Colposcopy in Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers affecting women. With regular cervical cancer screening, HPV testing, Pap smears and timely follow-up of abnormal results, precancerous changes can often be detected and treated before they progress to cancer. Colposcopy plays an important role in this prevention pathway. It allows a trained gynaecologist to examine the cervix in greater detail when screening

HPV Infection and Cervical Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact. Most HPV infections are temporary and are cleared naturally by the immune system. However, persistent infection with certain high-risk HPV types can cause changes in the cells of the cervix and, over time, lead to cervical cancer. (World Health Organization) The good news is that cervical cancer is