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, ...

If you can’t remember when you had your last pap smear, there’s a chance you might be due for another. So how often should you get a pap smear, exactly? We asked Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, OBGYN and Head ...

Cervical cancer is among the more preventable cancers for people with a cervix, yet many myths and misunderstandings persist that can affect screening behaviors and hinder early detection. Clarifying ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 32-year-old woman, and I’ve always gotten a Pap test at the recommended time. Now my doctor suggests that I get an HPV test too. Why would I need both? Won’t the Pap show if ...

Cervical cancer, once seen mostly in older women, is now appearing in younger women in India. Early detection, vaccination, and awareness are more crucial than ever to safeguard health and save lives, ...

Seattle Storm point guard Erica Wheeler talks about losing her mother to cervical cancer and how she is advocating for more women to get screened.

Cervical cancer is among the easiest gynecologic cancers to prevent, and two screening tests can help detect the disease early: the routine Pap smear and testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV. The ...

Vaginal-pap-smear_G_697569099 Research presented at AAPA assesses how to decrease the number of patients who are overdue for a Pap test, including offering Saturday appointments. Introducing Saturday ...

The term ASCUS indicates minor cellular change detected on Papanicolaou (Pap) test results. Since most abnormal changes that occur to the cervix are the result of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Medical Devices Advisory Committee Microbiology Panel unanimously voted that Roche Molecular Systems’ cobas viral DNA test is safe and effective as a ...

Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in India. What makes it especially tragic, doctors say, is that it is also one of the most preventable. Regular screening through ...

There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, but there are other considerations to keep in mind. There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, ...