Question

A 32-year-old woman presents for cervical screening. She had her last cervical screening test 5 years ago, which was negative. She has no symptoms and is not pregnant. According to Australian guidelines, what is the recommended cervical screening test and interval for average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Annual Pap smear from age 18

Answer

HPV-based cervical screening test every 10 years from age 30

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No screening is required if previous test was negative

Answer

Pap smear only when symptoms develop

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman presents for cervical screening. She had her last cervical screening test 5 years ago, which was negative. She has no symptoms and is not pregnant. According to Australian guidelines, what is the recommended cervical screening test and interval for average-risk women?