Didactics-Colposcopy in Pregnancy

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The presentation focuses on cervical health in pregnant women, specifically examining challenges and strategies for assessing and managing cervical changes and potential cancer issues. The speaker, addressing an audience of gynecology oncologists, emphasizes the significance of pregnancy as a unique opportunity for medical engagement, where healthcare workers can educate women on cervical cancer risks and offer screening if age-appropriate. The session outlines physiological changes in the cervix during pregnancy, such as tissue hyperplasia and increased vascularity, which complicate colposcopic examinations. Management strategies include targeted biopsies for high-grade lesions and cautious monitoring of positive screening results, with treatment generally deferred until postpartum. Particular concern is given to cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries, where screening practices and healthcare resources vary significantly. The speaker encourages adapting methods to different regions to enhance preventive care and reduce cervical cancer incidence, highlighting the importance of education and strategic management in clinical practice.

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Laura Fry
March 2025

Keywords

cervical health

pregnancy

cervical cancer

screening strategies

gynecology oncologists

low- and middle-income countries