My heart sunk when I read the letter. I had tested positive for HPV and my smear test result was "inadequate". I could almost hear my pulse thudding in my chest. I had no idea what this result meant ...

Your gynaecological health priorities change with age. Experts explain which checks are important at every stage of life and ...

Ever wondered how a Pap-Smear Test actually happens while it is one of the most common tests recommended for women for cervical issues, not many know what to actually expect from a Pap-Smear. To many, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let's be honest: Pap smears are terrible. Every year, I stare at the ceiling and try my hardest to ignore the scraping of my ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lordn/Getty Images Doctor talking with patient at desk in medical office via Getty. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is ...

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, ...

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 ...

It is possible to have an abnormal smear but a normal colposcopy result. This can happen when someone has a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection but no precancerous mutations in the cervix. Cervical ...

Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.

When I first looked at the news headlines this morning, my response was (sadly) unusual: "Yippee!" Researchers have found that testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be an accurate ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of life. From getting used to working from home to socializing with your friends and family through a computer screen, the lockdown has meant ...