Screening of cervical cancer is an important part of a routine health check-up for women because it helps to identify any ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had several abnormal Pap smears, and I'm worried about getting cervical cancer. How often should I be getting a Pap smear? Are there things I can do to prevent cervical cancer?

New federal guidelines have expanded the options for cervical cancer screenings to include an at-home option — and no ...

January is often believed to be the month of ‘new year resolutions’. Let us tell you that this is also the ‘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 ...

I was 23 when I had my first pap smear, and I didn’t even know what the procedure tested for. While out one Saturday evening with three of my girlfriends, I sat in silence as they discussed their most ...

If you are expecting, then one thing you should be prepared for is regular health checkups. Among the many tests during pregnancy, a test your doctor might suggest during your first prenatal visit is ...

Some 17,500 women in Northern Ireland will have their Pap smears re-checked after a highly critical report found serious failures over 13 years at a testing laboratory. Some women will need to come in ...

Most people should continue getting Pap smears after menopause, as you may still be at risk for cervical cancer, which Pap tests can identify early. Some people may be able to stop Pap smears after ...