Have you recently received an abnormal smear test result and are feeling worried? An HPV-positive result can be confusing and frightening, but it’s important to know that it does not mean you have cancer. In this informative video, Mr. Saurabh Phadnis, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in London, calmly and clearly explains everything you need to know.
Mr. Phadnis breaks down the science behind the smear test, explains what HPV is (and how common it is), and demystifies the different grades of abnormal cells (CIN 1, CIN 2, and CIN 3). Understand why there is time to act, what the follow-up procedures like colposcopy and biopsy involve, and what life looks like after an HPV-positive result.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Saurabh Phadnis is a Consultant Oncological Surgeon, Robotic Surgeon, Colposcopist, and Gynaecologist based in London, UK.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - You’ve Had an Abnormal Smear: What This Means (And What It Doesn’t)
00:48 - What a Smear Test Looks For and Why It Works
01:15 - HPV Explained Properly: Types, Prevalence, and Natural History
02:05 - Understanding Abnormal Cell Grades (CIN 1, CIN 2, CIN 3)
03:10 - Why There Is Time and Why Follow-Up Matters
04:05 - What Happens Next: Colposcopy, Biopsy, and Treatment
05:15 - Life After an HPV-Positive Result: Outlook and Reassurance
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