Everyday women's health, seen in private
From a pap smear to family planning or a check-up in pregnancy, you are seen in a private room, and the doctor explains what is happening and what comes next. If you would rather see a woman, ask for Dr. Valerianne.
What happens at a pap smear
A pap smear checks the cells of your cervix (the neck of the womb) for early changes that could turn into cervical cancer. Changes found early can be treated before cancer starts.
You lie on a couch in a private room. The doctor gently opens the vagina with a small instrument called a speculum and takes a sample from the cervix with a small, soft brush. It takes a few minutes. The sample goes to a lab, and the doctor goes through the result with you.
- For women aged 20 to 65 who have ever had sex
- After two normal yearly results, once every 3 years
- Best done when you are not on your period
- No sex, vaginal creams or douching for 2 days before
- Ask for a female doctor if you prefer
Other things we help with
Women's health consultation
Period problems, urine infections, discharge, or anything else you would rather talk about with a doctor in private.
Antenatal screening
Check-ups for you and your baby through the pregnancy: blood pressure, urine and blood tests, and scans.
Family planning
Talk through the options with the doctor and pick the method of contraception that suits you.
Dr. Valerianne Basintal
Dr. Valerianne trained at Kursk State Medical University and has worked in medicine since 2020, at Sarawak General Hospital and Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
Women who would rather see a female doctor for a pap smear or another women's health concern can ask for her. She is in Monday to Friday, 7am to 12 noon, and Saturday, 7am to 11pm.
Before you come
A few things that help.
Come when she is in
Dr. Valerianne is in Monday to Friday, 7am to 12 noon, and Saturday, 7am to 11pm.
Pick the right day
For a pap smear, come when you are not on your period.
Bring your IC
And your buku pink if you are pregnant.
Talk in private
You see the doctor in a private room. Ask anything you want to know.
Questions people ask
Who should have a pap smear?
Women aged 20 to 65 who have ever had sex, including women who feel well, because early changes in the cervix cause no symptoms.
How often do I need a pap smear?
If your first two yearly pap smears are normal, you then need one every 3 years. The doctor will tell you when your next one is due.
Does a pap smear hurt?
It can feel uncomfortable for a moment, but it should not hurt. Tell the doctor if it does and they will stop.
Can I see a female doctor?
Yes. Dr. Valerianne is in Monday to Friday, 7am to 12 noon, and Saturday, 7am to 11pm. Ask for her at the counter.
Can I have a pap smear during my period?
It is best done when you are not on your period, so the sample is clear. If your period starts, WhatsApp us and come another day.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any time, day or night. To see our female doctor, come during her hours.
How do I find out the cost?
WhatsApp us or ask at the counter. The doctor's consultation is charged separately.
Di mana boleh buat ujian pap smear di Kota Kinabalu?
Di Permai Polyclinics Fortuna, Jalan Penampang. Doktor wanita kami bertugas Isnin hingga Jumaat, 7 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari, dan Sabtu, 7 pagi hingga 11 malam.
Ada doktor wanita untuk pap smear?
Ada. Dr. Valerianne bertugas Isnin hingga Jumaat, 7 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari, dan Sabtu, 7 pagi hingga 11 malam.
Open 24 hours. Walk in any time.
Ground floor, Fortuna Commercial Centre, Jalan Penampang. Parking right outside.
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