A 30-year-old woman with a cervix has been sexually active since age 18 and has never had cervical screening. She presents now for a preventive health...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with a cervix has been sexually active since age 18 and has never had cervical screening. She presents now for a preventive health check. According to the National Cervical Screening Program, what is the recommended screening strategy for someone like her with no additional risk factors?

Accepted Answer

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

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Pap test every 2 years from age 18 to 69

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HPV-based cervical screening annually from age 20

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Co-testing (HPV and cytology) every 3 years from age 25

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No screening is needed if she is asymptomatic

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Cervical cancer screening