How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test — and what to expect during the procedure

Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.
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‘Cervical cancer has affected generations of my family – NHS changes mean women like me could be missed out’

A woman whose grandmother and mother both had cervical cancer has called for the reversal of recent changes lengthening the interval between screenings. Gemma Barley, 34, had to undergo a biopsy in ...
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HPV positive isn't always a cervical cancer diagnosis

Alarmed, Riya called the doctor right away. "Does this mean I have cervical cancer?" she asked, her voice trembling. Across India, this reaction is common. Many women believe that testing positive for ...
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Major Shift in Cervical Cancer Screening: What the Proposed Guidelines Mean for Women

A new proposal recommends replacing routine pap smears with HPV testing every five years for women over 30, signaling a serious shift in cervical cancer screening guidelines. reading time 3 minutes ...
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New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

Women aged 25 to 49 who test negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will be invited to cervical screening every five years instead of every three, under new NHS guidelines. The change, set to take ...