WASHINGTON - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. The change, made by ...

The latest ACOG guidelines recommend a longer span between testing, in contrast to the traditional annual test. In the absence of risk factors such as those previously mentioned, women are advised to ...

Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. WASHINGTON - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude ...

In 2020, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its cervical screening guidelines, proposing two major changes: start cervical cancer screening at age 25, rather than 21, and perform primary human ...

Women at average risk for cervical cancer can collect screening samples at home for human papillomavirus (HPV) analysis, according to updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS). That ...

Chheda and colleagues [10] presented a concise review of current guidelines for cervical cancer screening, new technologies for cervical cancer screening, and management of abnormal Pap smears. US ...

Last week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) acknowledged in writing what people with a uterus have shouted from the rooftops for years: In-office gynecological procedures ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most women can wait three to five years between Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer, according to guidelines released Monday by the American College of Obstetricians ...

Days after a government advisory panel rolled back its recommendations on mammography screening for breast cancer, another influential group issued revised guidelines on the use of Pap smears to ...