Effect of Lubricant Use on Cervicovaginal Cytology - What's the Evidence?

• Main Authors: Diana Magalhães dos Santos (Author), Maria Beatriz Freire Oliveira Coelho de Matos (Author), Ana Raquel Borges Sousa (Author), Francisco Correia de Almeida Fertusinhos (Author), Rosa Maria Couceiro Pendás (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective To determine if the use of lubricating gel on the speculum during the cervicovaginal cytology examination interferes with the results obtained, as well as whether it reduces reported discomfort in patients. Data sources A systematic review was carried out according to the Preferre...