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 ...

What Is A Pap Smear Test? Before differentiating between the two tests, let us tell you a little about each one, starting with a Pap smear test (also called a Pap test). “Pap smear test is a screening ...

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, ...

Know why Pap smear testing is vital for women’s health, how it detects cervical cancer early, and when every woman should ...

I have a condition called vaginismus that makes traditional cervical cancer screening nearly impossible.

ALMOST a third of women skip life-saving smear tests – often through fear or embarrassment. But millions of lives could be ...

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, ...

Cervical cancer is largely preventable through vaccination and regular screening, but it is the fourth most common cancer in women across the globe. This chronic condition is caused by persistent ...

Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...

The human papillomavirus screening test misses twice as many women who develop cervical cancer as the combination of HPV and Pap testing, according to new research. The study, conducted by researchers ...

Despite clear clinical guidance discouraging routine cervical cancer screening in older women, unnecessary testing remains ...

The researchers found that the risk of developing cervical cancer within three years following a negative HPV test result was about half of the already low risk following a negative Pap test. Based on ...