Question

A 29-year-old woman asks about cervical screening. She has had normal previous smears. According to the UK programme, how often should women aged 25–49 be routinely invited for cervical screening?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when symptomatic

Answer

Once at age 30 only

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman asks about cervical screening. She has had normal previous smears. According to the UK programme, how often should women aged 25–49 be routinely invited for cervical screening?