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.

Women ages 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every 3 years

Women should get a pap smear every three years because it can detect early warning signs of cervical cancer.
Yahoo

What to Expect at a Pap Smear

Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...

Cervical cancer prevention: How often should you get a pap smear test and at what age?

Cervical cancer is a common cancer among females in India. It used to be the number one cancer in females but has now been ...

This CEO is working to make a critical test for women's health more accessible: 'Even if the visit's free,' there are other barriers, she says

The rate of cervical cancer screenings fell during the Covid-19 pandemic, and haven't rebounded. Teal Health created the ...
USA Today

Dread HPV testing? Self-collection Roche test approved by the FDA is available now

Pap tests and HPV testing are a vital part of women's health care, but many people dread the invasive examination every three years. For some women, particularly sexual violence survivors, getting ...
Time

Why It Takes Forever to Get a Doctor’s Appointment

Dr. Yurkiewicz is a primary care physician and oncologist on the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the author of the new book, Fragmented: A Doctor’s Quest to Piece Together ...