Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...

The guidelines, published Jan. 5 by the Health Resources and Services Administration, now recommend that average-risk women ...

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration issued new recommendations on Monday that will eventually allow women ...

If you feel pretty damn proud of yourself for scheduling a Pap smear or pelvic exam, we don’t blame you. This kind of preventive care is incredibly important but also easy to put off or cut from your ...

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...

A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home ...

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

Research has shown that self-collected tests have similar efficacy as when a medical doctor does the screening, according to ...

Say goodbye to the dreaded Pap smear. While skipping it has long been a major gyno-no, the annual health checkup for cervical ...

When it comes to detecting cervical cancer, the Pap test has been the gold standard for more than 60 years. But as the role of human papillomavirus virus (HPV) in contributing to the cancer has ...

A Pap smear (Pap test) is a routine part of your healthcare screening. They are often performed during your first prenatal visit. Research and professional organizations confirm that it is safe and an ...