Question

A 24-year-old woman presents to her GP for cervical screening. She is healthy, has had several sexual partners, received HPV vaccination at school and her last cervical screening test at age 19 was normal. Under the current National Cervical Screening Program, what is the most appropriate recommendation now?

Accepted Answer

HPV-based cervical screening test every 5 years from now until age 74

Answer

No further cervical screening is required because she is vaccinated

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Cervical cytology (Pap smear) every 2 years from now until age 69

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HPV-based cervical screening test every 3 years from now until age 74

Answer

HPV-based cervical screening only if she develops symptoms such as post-coital bleeding

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