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Lesbians and cervical screening.

J V Bailey1, J Kavanagh, C Owen

  • 1Audre Lorde Clinic, Ambrose King Centre, Royal London Hospital. juliavbailey@hotmail.com

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|August 30, 2000
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Lesbians require routine cervical screening, as abnormalities and human papilloma virus (HPV) infections were found, even in those not sexually active with men. Education is needed to improve screening uptake among this population.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Clinical practice lacks clarity on routine cervical screening for lesbians.
  • Some lesbians perceive a lower need for cervical smears, potentially impacting screening uptake.
  • Human papilloma virus (HPV) transmission between women is not widely considered.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the necessity of routine cervical screening for lesbians.
  • To assess the prevalence of cervical abnormalities and HPV infections in lesbians.
  • To inform public health strategies and healthcare provider education regarding lesbian sexual health.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 624 lesbians was conducted.
  • Cervical smear results were analyzed, including for individuals who had never engaged in sexual activity with men.

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  • HPV infection status was assessed in exclusively lesbian participants.

    • Main Results:

    • Cervical smear abnormalities were detected in the study sample of lesbians.
    • HPV infections were identified in exclusively lesbian participants, suggesting sexual transmission between women.
    • A significant proportion of lesbians showed poor uptake of cervical screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Lesbians should be routinely offered cervical cytology within national screening programs.
    • Evidence supports sexual transmission of HPV between women.
    • Targeted education for lesbians and healthcare providers is crucial to enhance cervical screening uptake and address misconceptions.