The importance of the Pap Test for Prevention
The Pap Test is named after Dr Papanicolaou, who invented it. It is intended for all women aged 25 to 65. However, it is possible to do it before and after, for example, during menopause, to check...
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Pap Smear in Edinburgh
Leith Mount Surgery
Lindsay Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
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08:00
– 18:00
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| Tuesday |
08:00
– 18:00
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| Wednesday |
08:00
– 18:00
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| Thursday |
08:00
– 18:00
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| Friday |
08:00
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| Saturday |
Closed
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| Sunday |
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HPV Test Leith Mount Surgery
Get a Pap Smear (Pap Test) in Edinburgh with Leith Mount Surgery.
Find out about the cost and other information on this page and contact Leith Mount Surgery directly to book an HPV Test.
Contraception For information on contraceptive options, please see: Contraception | NHS inform Contraceptive implant / Nexplanon The contraceptive implant Nexplanon is fitted by Dr Gillespie, Dr Whyte and Dr Burns. If you are interested in Nexplanon please book a GP appointment to discuss this first. You will then be asked to return for a longer appointment to allow time for fitting. Combined oral contraceptive pill Patients who take the combined oral contraceptive pill (which contains oestrogen) need to have a GP check-up and a blood pressure check when their prescription is due for renewal, at least once a year. This can be done by booking a GP appointment at the surgery, or by completing an eConsult (from the list of conditions select ‘Contraception’ then ‘Contact your GP practice’). If you use eConsult you still need to have a blood pressure check, this can be done at home if you have access to a blood pressure monitor, or by coming in to reception to check your blood pressure using our monitor - this doesn’t require an appointment (please note this blood pressure checking option is only available for patients who need this for a contraceptive pill review). Coil / IUD Contraceptive coils are fitted at Chalmers Clinic, for information on how to book this see their website: Lothian Sexual Health | Sexual Health advice for Edinburgh and the Lothians We are able to remove coils here at the surgery. If you are having a coil removed it is important either to use an additional method of contraception (e.g. condoms), or avoid intercourse, for 7 days prior to attending for removal – this is to avoid a small risk of pregnancy after the coil is removed. Cervical Screening WHY DO I NEED A SMEAR TEST? All women from age 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years in Scotland. A smear test checks the cells from your cervix for HPV (human papillomavirus), which is the main cause of cervical cancer. If HPV is found, then the cells are checked for changes. The aim of cervical screening is to reduce the number of women who develop cervical cancer. HPV can be transmitted through sexual contact or skin to skin contact in the genital area. You should still have smear tests if you have had the HPV vaccine. Click on https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/cervical/cervical-screening-smear-test#overview for more information. HOW TO BOOK A SMEAR TEST You can book your Smear test today with the Practice Nurse. It is important to book your test for a time when you are not menstruating. The test takes only 5 mins. It involves inserting a speculum into the vagina in order to get a view of the cervix, then using a soft brush to collect cells from the cervix itself. Samples are sent to a laboratory and test results posted to your home address directly. Please call us on 0131 561 1900 to book your appointmentCommon conditions covered by a Pap Test
Anogenital warts Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Anogenital cancers Oropharyngeal cancers Cervical squamous cell carcinoma Oral focal epithelial hyperplasia
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These details have been last updated on 02/01/2023