Question

A 27 year old woman presents for routine care. She is sexually active, has no symptoms and no history of cervical pathology. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the appropriate cervical cancer screening recommendation for her?

Accepted Answer

Begin cervical screening at age 25 with cytology every 3 years

Answer

Begin Pap testing at age 20 and repeat annually

Answer

No cervical cancer screening is recommended until age 40

Answer

Screen every 5 years from age 18 with HPV testing

Answer

Only screen if she has symptoms such as bleeding

Practice question

A 27 year old woman presents for routine care. She is sexually active, has no symptoms and no history of cervical pathology. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the appropriate cervical cancer screening recommendation for her?