What do I need to know about the Cervical Screening Test?

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – screening could save your life.

All women and people with a cervix aged between 25 and 74 are invited to have a cervical screening test every five years, instead of a Pap smear every two years. The renewed program is expected to reduce cervical cancer rates and deaths by at least another 20%.

You may have a number of questions about the Cervical Screening Test, such as who should have it, why you should do it, when you should start and what you can expect. It’s important to understand what the changes to the Cervical Screening Test mean for them. Read on to find out more about the test.