Cervical screening
Information about cervical screening.
What is cervical screening?
A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina.
Easy read
Who is the cervical screening for?
Women aged 25 to 64 who are registered with a GP are automatically invited for cervical screening. Read more at .
Why have the screening?
Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix. Cervical screening is a test for cancer, it will tell you about the health of your cervix. Detecting and removing abnormal cervical cells can prevent cervical cancer.
How is the screening done?
About cervical cancer
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is a very common virus that can be passed on through any type of sexual contact with a man or a woman. For more information on cervical cancer including how to prevent it visit .
The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). It's recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV. Information on HPV vaccination can be found at .
Facebook
Twitter
Email
WhatsApp
Messenger