A smear test itself is a standard procedure. All women aged 25-49 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are invited for a cervical screening every three years (while in Scotland it's every five years ...

Researchers have found that testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be an accurate way of screening for the disease. Read: no more having a speculum shoved into you by a stranger every ...

As a mum, your days are probably a mix of nursery or school runs, while juggling work-related or other household tasks. This often means that your own health concerns often slip to the bottom of the ...

A new study suggests that a single screening with a DNA test for HPV is more effective than all current methods of detecting cervical cancer. Some doctors say the easier test will replace Pap smears.

Back in May of this year, the FDA approved a new method of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in a healthcare setting. Rather than a standard Pap smear performed with a speculum -- a test dreaded by ...

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2022, Pap smear testing rates were significantly lower for women living in rural vs. urban areas. Women aged ...

Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical cancer, ...

A Scottish woman shares her “embarrassment” over regularly ignoring pap smear reminders and worrying symptoms of heavy ...