Preventive Gynecology & Women's Oncology

Cervical Cancer Screening, Pap Smear & HPV Vaccine in Lahore

Painless Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC), high-risk HPV DNA testing, and preventive cervical wellness by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma.

Lead Specialist:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma

FCPS (Obs & Gynae), MCPS (Paeds), MBBS

Recognized as the Best Gynecologist in Lahore

Clinical Verification:

PMDC Registration: 9682-P

28+ Years Academic & Surgical Experience

Clinic Location:

Sector B-1, Block D, Johar Town, Lahore

Call / WhatsApp: 0311 6712017

Preventing Cervical Cancer Through Early Screening & HPV Vaccination in Lahore

Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is almost entirely preventable through regular screening and early detection. High-risk strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause pre-cancerous cellular changes in the cervix over several years before cancer develops. When caught early through a simple Pap smear, these changes can be treated easily and completely cured.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma strongly advocates for preventive cervical health among women in Lahore. At her clinic in Johar Town, Dr. Noreen offers modern Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) Pap smears and co-testing with High-Risk HPV DNA screening.

The test is quick, painless, and performed in a comfortable, private clinical setting. Dr. Noreen also provides HPV vaccination guidance for young women and adolescents to provide lifelong protection against cervical cancer.

Clinical Management & Step-by-Step Protocol

Pre-Screening Counseling & History

Reviewing screening history, menstrual cycle timing (test is best done when not menstruating), and answering questions.

Gentle Speculum Examination

Visualizing the cervix under good lighting to inspect for erosion, polyp, or discharge.

Atraumatic Cervical Cell Sampling

Using a soft cervical broom brush to gently rotate 360° around the squamocolumnar transformation zone.

Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) Preservation

Rinsing the broom head into a specialized liquid preservative vial for automated cytology and HPV DNA extraction.

Results Review & Bethesda Staging

Reviewing the formal pathology report (NILM, ASC-US, LSIL, HSIL) and scheduling follow-up or colposcopy if indicated.

Who Needs a Pap Smear & Cervical Screening?

✓ All women aged 21 to 65 who are or have ever been sexually active (every 3 years for Pap, or every 5 years for Pap + HPV co-testing)
✓ Women experiencing post-coital bleeding (spotting after intercourse) or intermenstrual bleeding
✓ Persistent, foul-smelling, or unusual vaginal discharge unresponsive to standard antibiotic treatments
✓ Women with a history of cervical erosion (ectropion), chronic cervicitis, or previous abnormal Pap smears
✓ Immunocompromised patients or women with a family history of gynecological malignancies
✓ Adolescent girls and young adult women (ages 9-26) seeking prophylactic HPV vaccination

Evidence-Based Guidelines & International Standards

WHO Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy

90-70-90 Targets for Cervical Cancer Prevention

70% of women screened with a high-performance test by age 35 and 45; 90% of girls vaccinated against HPV by age 15.

ACOG / USPSTF Screening Guidelines

Cervical Cancer Screening in Average-Risk Women

Cervical cytology every 3 years for women aged 21-29; co-testing every 5 years for women aged 30-65.

Frequently Asked Patient Questions

Is a Pap smear painful?

A Pap smear is generally not painful, though you may feel a brief sensation of pressure or mild cramping when the soft brush collects cells from the cervix. The entire procedure takes less than two minutes.

How often should I get a Pap smear in Lahore?

According to international guidelines, women aged 21 to 29 should have a Pap smear every 3 years. Women aged 30 to 65 should have a Pap smear combined with an HPV DNA test every 5 years (or a Pap smear alone every 3 years).

What does an 'abnormal' Pap smear result mean?

An abnormal result (such as ASC-US or LSIL) does not mean you have cancer. It usually indicates mild inflammation, infection, or pre-cancerous cellular changes that can be easily treated or monitored with a follow-up scan or colposcopy.