Question

A 36-year-old woman attends your family practice. She is sexually active, has had normal cervical cytology every 3 years since age 25, and her last Pap test was 3 years ago. She has no immunocompromise. According to CTFPHC, what is the recommended approach to cervical cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Screen every 3 years with cytology until age 69 while sexually active

Answer

Stop screening now as she is over 35

Answer

Screen annually with Pap tests

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Screen only if HPV-positive on self-swab

Answer

Screen only if she has symptoms such as bleeding

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman attends your family practice. She is sexually active, has had normal cervical cytology every 3 years since age 25, and her last Pap test was 3 years ago. She has no immunocompromise. According to CTFPHC, what is the recommended approach to cervical cancer screening?