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.
Tennessean

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 ...
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What To Expect From A Pap Smear Test?

A Pap Smear is one of the most common tests recommended for cervical cancer. But who should get it and who can be exempted ...
Texas Public Radio

Texans can screen for cervical cancer with first FDA-approved, at-home pap smear alternative

The FDA approved the first at-home cervical cancer screening in May. Texas is the eighth state to have access to the test as ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

OB/GYNs urge women to get this test after menopause

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years, but it doesn’t mark the end of the need for a particular screening test. Unless you’ve had your cervix surgically removed — as part of a ...
Healthline

Does Medicare cover the well-woman exam?

Medicare does not provide a specialized well-woman exam like the “Welcome to Medicare” wellness visit, but covered screenings and doctors’ visits can include checkups for female health. A well-woman ...