Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention

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Dr Kelly Loi

Senior Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Medical Director & Clinical Governance Officer (CGO) of Monash IVF Singapore

Medical Director of Health & Fertility Centre for Women

Pap Smear

A gloved doctor collecting a cervical swab sample into a specimen container.

Cervical cancer screening involves routine Pap smears. It is a simple test in which cells from the cervix and vagina are examined for any cellular changes that could lead to cancer. These abnormalities are usually pre-cancerous and once treated, cancer can be prevented. It is recommended for all women who have ever had sexual intercourse.

Colposcopy

Colposcopy, available on-site in our centre, involves the use of a special magnifying device to look at the cervix. This allows us to find problems that cannot be seen by the eye alone. It is a relatively painless procedure involving the application of a mild vinegar-like solution (acetic acid). If any abnormal areas are found, biopsies may be taken for further evaluation.

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Treatment of Pre-Cancerous Conditions

Based on the results, further treatment may be recommended. Methods of treating pre-cancerous changes of the cervix include laser vapourisation, LEEP and cone biopsy. LEEP and cone biopsy are minor surgical procedures that involve removal of a cylindrical or cone-shaped piece of cervix in which abnormal cells are located by using a heated electrical loop wire or with a laser, diathermy or knife respectively.

HPV Vaccines

Cervical cancer may be caused by certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is spread through sexual contact targeting the genitals. It is now possible to have vaccinations against certain HPV strains which are high risk for inducing cancerous changes. These HPV vaccines may help prevent cervical cancer and are suitable for women and girls from the age of 9 years. HPV vaccine packages are available at our gynaecology clinic.

Dr Kelly Loi

Medical Director

BMBCh (Oxford), FRCOG (UK), FAMS (Singapore)

Dr Kelly Loi is the Medical Director of Health & Fertility Centre for Women and Monash IVF Singapore. She is known for her work in fertility and women’s health, with a focus on providing personalised and evidence-based care for women at different stages of their reproductive journey.

Dr Loi’s clinical interests include fertility, gynaecology, obstetrics, as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. She supports women through a wide range of reproductive and gynaecological concerns, providing HPV vaccinations as well as screening services to detect early pre-cancerous changes.

She has also completed clinical attachments at internationally recognised institutions including Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, further deepening her experience in fertility care and reproductive medicine.

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