I have a condition called vaginismus that makes traditional cervical cancer screening nearly impossible.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet every year, roughly 14,000 women in the U.S. still ...

Cancer screenings play a critical role in protecting long-term health. They can detect cancer early, when treatment is most ...

Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most ...

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 ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Self-swab tests provide a simple way to catch early warning signs of cervical cancer.

This update in the draft recommendation is not because a Pap test is harmful, but because an HPV test is more effective as a cervical cancer screening tool for ages 30 to 65, according to the task ...

While these tests can act as a supplement, the pelvic exam may still be necessary in some cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new self-tests to detect HPV. These new tests would ...

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear-maybe for months, maybe longer-take a deep breath. There's no judgment here. While some women breeze through these appointments, many of us find ...

What Is A Pap Smear Test? Before differentiating between the two tests, let us tell you a little about each one, starting with a Pap smear test (also called a Pap test). “Pap smear test is a screening ...

Medicare Part B generally covers HPV tests every five years for individuals ages 30–65 without symptoms, as part of a Pap test. Individuals over 65 may not need regular HPV testing if previous results ...