IMSS Colposcopy Clinics, a key link in cervical cancer prevention; more than 174,000 women treated / @Tu_IMSS >>>

#IMSS.- One million 556,981 studies have been performed to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva to identify possible abnormalities at an early stage.

With 119 colposcopy clinics nationwide, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) provides specialized care to patients with positive Pap smear results for suspected cervical cancer (CC). In these centers, more than 174,000 women have received diagnostic care, treatment, and timely follow-up to identify precursor lesions of this type of cancer.

In this regard, the Coordinator of Medical Programs for the Secondary Hospital Division, Dr. Auria Viridiana Avendaño Pérez, indicated that colposcopy clinics represent a fundamental link in the control and monitoring of cervical cancer progression. Therefore, she emphasized the importance of attending Family Medicine Units (FMUs) for Pap smears, as this is the most effective way to prevent and detect this cancer early.

In total, the IMSS has 374 gynecologists trained in the diagnosis of cervical cancer precursor lesions, with a priority focus on conservative and outpatient treatments. All colposcopy clinics are staffed by tenured physicians and often also have the support of interns, residents, or staff in training, which strengthens the capacity to provide specialized care.

The IMSS gynecologist explained that these clinics are authorized to treat and monitor patients with suspected malignant lesions caused by cervical cancer, lower genital tract pathologies such as genital warts caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), sexually transmitted infections, as well as benign and premalignant diseases of the vagina and vulva. They also provide care to patients with immunodeficiencies and a history of HPV, among other conditions.

She indicated that the 119 existing clinics have colposcopes, gynecological electrosurgery equipment, supplies, consumables, and master solutions to perform precision colposcopy on referred patients. To date, 1,556,981 studies have been performed in Second Level units, allowing for a close examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva to identify possible alterations or lesions.

Dr. Avendaño Pérez noted that in women with lesions induced by high-risk HPV infection, which is a necessary but not sufficient cause of cervical cancer, the primary approach is conservative treatment using electrosurgery.

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