Examinations/tests

Schedule a health dialogue at your health care centre. You can get advice on what you can do to remain in good health.

Are you a woman and between 23 and 70 years old? Then you will regularly receive a test for the HPV virus. You can take the test yourself at home. The test shows if you have the virus HPV which can cause the disease cancer.

A copper IUD is a contraceptive that prevents pregnancy. A number of people in Skåne received copper IUD's that turned out to have a defect. This occurred between January 2015 and the summer of 2018.

The influenza disease returns to Sweden every autumn and winter. The influenza virus spreads quickly between people, and some people can become seriously ill. It is therefore important to get vaccinated against influenza every year.

Are you a man between the age of 50 and 74? Then you will receive an offer be offered to be tested for prostate cancer.

In Skåne, we call men turning 65 for an aorta screening. The examination we do will show whether you have an aneurysm in your aorta. An aneurysm may be dangerous, and can lead to the aorta rupturing. By performing this examination, we can discover any aneurysm, as early as possible.

A mammogram is a breast screening tool that can show whether you have breast cancer or are at risk of getting cancer. Mammograms make it possible to detect and treat breast cancer at an early stage. Mammograms are performed free of charge.

The PSA test is a blood test that can show whether there are any changes in your prostate. Some changes are harmless, while others could lead to prostate cancer. A doctor can use a PSA test to find out whether you need additional examinations or treatments.