The Mobile Health Unit will be treating women without social work on the esplanade of the Malargüe Regional Hospital.
During April 6 and 7, the GynecoMamario truck of the Ministry of Health of the Province, on the Malargüe Hospital esplanade, will be performing mammograms on women between 50 and 65 years old, taking PAP from women between 24 and 65 years old. , IUD insertion and delivery of different contraceptive methods.
This campaign – carried out between the Municipality of Malargüe and the Regional Hospital – is aimed at women without social work and complements what was carried out by the hospital during the month of Women.
Attention will be in order of arrival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with limited places. Women are requested to assist with the preliminary studies, wear a mask or mask and keep their distance to respect the current protocols for COVID19.
Clinical Recommendations to carry out the Study:
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“PAP is an examination, whose purpose is to detect early abnormalities of the cervix, for the early diagnosis of cervical cancer.”
- Age – women 25 to 65 years old.
- Not be menstruating – The blood covers the cells preventing microscopic visualization
- Not having had sexual intercourse, preferably two or three days before the exam – the sperm prevent correct visualization.
- Do not wash or douche before – Vaginal washing sweeps away bacteria and inflammatory response cells (leukocytes) that help us to identify whether there is an infectious process and the degree of inflammation.
- Do not apply any medication, jelly, ointments, creams, ovules, etc. prior to performing the test – many times we find foreign substances that we do not identify under the microscope and that hinder the correct visualization of the cells under the microscope.
- Come with a positive, relaxed attitude and do not feel nervous, the Pap smear is not a painful test, it is considered non-invasive.
Mammography:
“Mammography is one of the most effective techniques used in the early diagnosis of breast cancer.”
- Age – women from 50 to 69 years old.
- Does not require. Except if the patient is breastfeeding or lactating, it is recommended that she present herself immediately after breastfeeding.
