Question

A 46-year-old woman with BMI 21 kg/m² and no risk factors asks about cervical cancer screening. She has never been screened. According to the National Cervical Screening Program, what is the recommended screening modality and interval for people with a cervix aged 25-74 years at average risk?

Accepted Answer

HPV-based Cervical Screening Test every 5 years from age 25 to 74

Answer

Pap smear every 2 years from age 18

Answer

HPV-based Cervical Screening Test every 10 years from age 40

Answer

Pap smear annually from age 25

Answer

No screening is required if vaccinated against HPV

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman with BMI 21 kg/m² and no risk factors asks about cervical cancer screening. She has never been screened. According to the National Cervical Screening Program, what is the recommended screening modality and interval for people with a cervix aged 25-74 years at average risk?