{"id":723,"date":"2023-08-18T09:07:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T09:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/services\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:57:06","slug":"cervical-cancer-screening","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/womens-health\/cervical-cancer-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Uchunguzi wa Saratani ya Mlango wa Kizazi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">Upimaji wa saratani ya mlango wa kizazi<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>Prevention and early detection for a healthier future.<br><br><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2763628533.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor's,Hand,With,Glove,And,Cardstock,Uterus.,Concept,For,Raising\" class=\"header-image\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"alignwide wp-block-msi-blocks-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t<h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw'>Nyumbani<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/'>Huduma<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/womens-health\/'>Afya ya wanawake<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>Uchunguzi wa Saratani ya Mlango wa Kizazi<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide content-and-aside is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-font-msi-sp-font-family has-large-font-size\"><strong>Cervical cancer screening is a health examination that can prevent cervical cancer or catch it very early.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular screening has been proven to reduce the risk of advanced cancer by 90% on average for women aged 35-64.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book a cervical cancer screening with us, our expert team will explain what will happen and answer any questions you might have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-cta-boxes\"><div class=\"editBlock\"><div class=\"box light-blue\"><h4 class=\"title\">Book a cervical cancer screening<\/h4><p class=\"bold\"><\/p><p>Tutumie ujumbe Whatsapp leo kwa\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=255755896996&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0755 896 996<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to book your cervical cancer screening.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect at your appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cervical cancer screening is very quick and generally painless, although it may feel momentarily uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the procedure we\u2019ll ask you to lie down while we gently collect a sample of cells from inside the opening of your cervix. The test only takes a couple of minutes. Our medical team are all trained in effective pain management options, and we will make sure you\u2019re as comfortable as can be throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further health concerns that you would like to talk about, you can also use your appointment to ask these questions.<br><br>After your appointment (usually within 2 weeks) we will contact you with a full explanation of what the test results show and advice on what to do next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-faq-cta-block alignwide\"><div style=\"background-color:#FFC61F1A\"><div class=\"faq-cta-box-like container-wide\"><div class=\"text-box-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Speech.svg\" alt=\"Speech\" \/><\/div><div class=\"faq-cta-text-side\"><h4 class=\"faq-cta-title\">Book your cervical cancer screening today<\/h4><p class=\"faq-cta-text\">Call us toll-free\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:0800 753 333\">0800 753 333<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to make your appointment.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about cervical cancer screening<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>Why is cervical cancer screening important?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Cervical cancer screening is important because it looks for changes in the cells of your cervix.<br><br>It isn\u2019t a test for cancer, but it can detect abnormal cells that could lead to serious problems like cervical cancer.<br><br>You may not experience any symptoms until the condition is at an advanced stage. Spotting abnormal cells during screening means they can be closely observed and\/or treated early to prevent cancer from developing.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>How often should I have cervical cancer screening?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>We recommend that women over the age of 25 get screened\u00a0every 3 years until the age of 49, and then every 5 years until the age of 64.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>Will I have to undress for the screening?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>You will be asked to undress from the waist down. If you are wearing a full skirt or a dress with a full skirt you can lift the skirt up rather than take it off. We will provide something for you to cover yourself with while we perform the test.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>Does it hurt to have a cervical screening test?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Some women find it momentarily uncomfortable, but it is a very quick procedure. The apprehension, along with embarrassment, puts some women off having a cervical cancer screening.<br><br>Try not to worry, and relax as much as possible by taking deep and slow breaths. Many women will tell you that they found it fine and that it\u2019s worth a little discomfort for peace of mind.<br><br>However, if you have any concerns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> and we can discuss how to make you as comfortable as possible.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>Can I have sex before cervical cancer screening?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Some chemicals found in spermicide, lubricant, or barrier methods of contraception such as condoms, cervical caps and diaphragms could affect the test.<br><br>Please do not have sex using these contraceptive methods for 24-hours before the test. Sex with any other contraceptive method before the test will be fine.<br><br>If you have further questions about this, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-background-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-text-with-list-of-cta-links alignwide\"><h2>Related services<\/h2><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"boxes-extended\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-box-with-icon-and-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" 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