Women aged 25-70 are advised to have regular cervical screening
A cervical screening test is not a test to look for cancer. It is a screening test that looks for abnormal changes in cells on the surface of the cervix (the neck of the uterus or womb).
Some cells with abnormal changes can develop into cancer if they are not treated. Treatment of abnormal cells is very effective at preventing cancer.
The cost can vary per provider for cervical screening and some providers offer the service for free.
If you:
then you should have regular cervical screening.
This includes if you:
It's completely up to you who does your cervical screening. You can choose to go to your regular medical practice or choose to go to your:
You can request a female cervical screener from most services.
Whoever you choose, all cervical screeners are specially trained to make sure the test is comfortable and meets your rights as a patient.
Remember it is your body, your appointment.