Question

A 28-year-old woman asks about cervical cancer screening. She is sexually active, HPV vaccinated and has no history of abnormal results. According to the Australian National Cervical Screening Program, what is the appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

HPV-based cervical screening test every 5 years from age 25 to 74

Answer

Pap smear every 2 years from age 18 to 69

Answer

HPV test annually from age 25

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Screening only if she develops symptoms

Answer

No screening is required if she is HPV vaccinated

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman asks about cervical cancer screening. She is sexually active, HPV vaccinated and has no history of abnormal results. According to the Australian National Cervical Screening Program, what is the appropriate screening recommendation?