Cervical cancer: Gynaecologist answers 6 frequently asked questions about the Pap smear test for early detection

A Pap Smear Test typically detects cell changes in your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. This is an important ...

An easy at-home test to replace Pap smears is here—and will soon be fully covered by most insurance

While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...

Mum has smear test but people are baffled by 'odd' item she takes with her

A woman shared her experience of having a smear test in a bid to encourage people to go for their appointments - but people ...
STAT

Women are celebrating at-home cervical cancer screening, but might it lead them to get fewer checkups?

The guidelines, published Jan. 5 by the Health Resources and Services Administration, now recommend that average-risk women ...
Medical News Today

Do I need a colposcopy if I have HPV?

If a person receives a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) result from a Pap smear, they need a colposcopy to confirm the diagnosis. This is a minimally invasive procedure that healthcare ...
Cosmopolitan

How to make a smear test less uncomfortable

Sorting out issues 'downstairs' is never a nice experience but if it's a procedure that can save your life then it's vital. Around 1,000 women die every year of cervical cancer, yet a whooping 20% of ...

Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test

Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...
Self

Here’s How Often You Actually Need a Pap Smear

Pap smears used to be a no-brainer: You’d see your ob/gyn for your yearly wellness check and would get an annual Pap in the process. But recommendations changed in the last few years and now it’s not ...