{"id":3539,"date":"2026-03-04T15:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/?page_id=3539"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:45:03","slug":"cytology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/badania\/cytologia","title":{"rendered":"Cytology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"najwazniejsze-informacje\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cytology detects cancer and pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix by taking smears with a special brush and analysing the cells under a microscope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 1.5-2% cytological smears show abnormalities requiring further diagnostic procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The test should be performed 2 days after your period, but no later than 14 days before your next period - optimally around day 10 of your cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No intercourse or use of vaginal preparations, lubes or spermicides is allowed for 2 days prior to the examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"na-czym-polega-badanie-cytologiczne\">What is a cytological examination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cytological examination is performed as part of cancer prevention. Cytology involves inserting a special smear brush into the vaginal part of the cervix and taking swabs, which are then examined under a microscope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smear analysis allows the detection of epithelial cell changes - some of which are harmless, but sometimes the examination reveals the presence of cancer cells. Then, with early diagnosis, the patient has a better chance of receiving effective treatment and recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Approximately 1.5% to 2% cytological smears present abnormalities requiring further diagnostic procedures.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kiedy-wykonac-cytologie\">When to have a cytology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that the cytological examination be carried out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/cycle-monitoring\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"5819\">first phase of the cycle<\/a>, at least two days after the end of menstruation, but no later than 14 days before the next bleeding period. Optimally, cytology is taken <a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/cycle-monitoring\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"5819\">around day 10 of the cycle<\/a>. Do not have intercourse or use vaginal preparations, lubes or spermicides in the two days preceding the cervical smear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"check-list\">\n\t    <header class=\"check-list__header\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cytologia-w-invimed\">Cytology at Invimed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have a cytological examination at any Invimed clinic. In Warsaw, Wroc\u0142aw, Pozna\u0144 and Katowice you do not have to make an appointment for the test. In Gdynia, the collection of material for the examination is performed during a visit to a gynaecologist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/header>\n    <ul class=\"mb-0 p-0 check-list__inner\">\n            <li class=\"d-flex check-list__item\">\n            <div class=\"svg-container\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#icon-check-2\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"check-list__item__rte\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/in-vitro\/warsaw\/\"><strong>Warsaw<\/strong><\/a>Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"d-flex check-list__item\">\n            <div class=\"svg-container\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#icon-check-2\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"check-list__item__rte\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/clinics\/wroclaw\/\"><strong>Wroc\u0142aw<\/strong><\/a>during opening hours of the collection centre<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"d-flex check-list__item\">\n            <div class=\"svg-container\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#icon-check-2\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"check-list__item__rte\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/clinics\/poznan\/\"><strong>Poznan<\/strong>:<\/a> during the collection centre's opening hours (you can find the schedule of the collection centre on the website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/clinics\/invimed-poznan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Invimed Pozna\u0144<\/a>)<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"d-flex check-list__item\">\n            <div class=\"svg-container\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#icon-check-2\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"check-list__item__rte\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/clinics\/katowice\/\"><strong>Katowice<\/strong>:<\/a> during collection centre opening hours<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"d-flex check-list__item\">\n            <div class=\"svg-container\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#icon-check-2\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"check-list__item__rte\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/invimed.pl\/en\/clinics\/gdynia\/\"><strong>Gdynia<\/strong>:<\/a> During a visit to the gynaecologist, the material for the test is taken by the doctor. To make an appointment for a cytological examination, contact us (tel.\u00a0<a href=\"phone:&quot;500 900 888&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">500 900 888<\/a>).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"najczesciej-zadawane-pytania-faq\"><strong>Frequently asked questions - FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772639235204\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does cytology hurt and how long does the test take?<\/strong><br\/><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cytological examination is virtually painless - it may only cause mild discomfort. It lasts about 2-3 minutes and does not require anaesthesia. There may be some minor spotting after the examination, which is normal.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772639333699\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How often should I have a cytology?<\/strong><br\/><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Women aged 25-64 years should have a cytology every 3 years if previous results were normal. The frequency can be higher if the results are abnormal or at increased risk.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772639357687\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a cytology be performed while taking hormonal contraception?<\/strong><br\/><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, hormonal contraception is not a contraindication to cytology. However, you should inform your doctor about the preparations you are taking, as hormones can affect the cytological picture.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772639394852\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What do abnormal cytology results mean?<\/strong><br\/><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An abnormal result does not automatically mean cancer. It may indicate inflammation, infection or precancerous changes. It requires further diagnosis, usually colposcopy or repeat cytology.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772639421417\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a cytology be performed during an intimate infection?<\/strong><br\/><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is not recommended to perform cytology during an active infection, as this can distort the results. The infection should be treated first and the test should be performed about a week after treatment has ended.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Br\u0119borowicz, G. H. (Ed.). (2020). Po\u0142o\u017cnictwo i ginekologia Volume 1-2 (3rd ed.). Warsaw: PZWL Wydawnictwo Lekarskie. ISBN: 978-83-200-6229-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ministry of Health. (2023). Cervical cancer prevention programme (cytology). https:\/\/www.gov.pl\/web\/zdrowie\/program-profilaktyki-raka-szyjki-macicy-cytologia-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polskie Towarzystwo Ginekologiczne. (2020). Rekomendacje dotycz\u0105ce pobierania rozmaz\u00f3w cytologicznych w standardzie post\u0119powania w gabinetach ginekologicznych. https:\/\/www.rovers.pl\/post\/rekomendacje-polskiego-towarzystwa-ginekologicznego-pobieranie-rozmaz%C3%B3w-cytologicznych-zalecenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Health Fund. (2025). Cervical cancer prevention. https:\/\/pacjent.gov.pl\/program-profilaktyczny\/profilaktyka-raka-szyjki-macicy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Najwa\u017cniejsze informacje Na czym polega badanie cytologiczne? Badanie cytologiczne wykonuje si\u0119 w ramach profilaktyki antynowotworowej. Cytologia polega na wprowadzeniu specjalnej szczoteczki wymazowej do cz\u0119\u015bci pochwowej szyjki macicy i pobraniu wymaz\u00f3w, kt\u00f3re nast\u0119pnie s\u0105 badane pod mikroskopem.&nbsp; Analiza wymazu pozwala na wykrycie zmian kom\u00f3rek nab\u0142onka \u2013 cz\u0119\u015b\u0107 z nich jest niegro\u017ana, ale zdarza si\u0119, \u017ce badanie [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3545,"parent":847,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3539","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cytologia - profilaktyka antynowotworowa kobiet - Invimed<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cytologia jest podstawowym badaniem, kt\u00f3re umo\u017cliwia rozpoznanie raka i stan\u00f3w przednowotworowych szyjki macicy.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cytologia - 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