I have a condition called vaginismus that makes traditional cervical cancer screening nearly impossible.

The experts share answers to the most commonly asked smear test questions and advice on getting through the test if you're anxious.

Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is primarily caused by persistent infection with certain strains of the human ...

The updated Health Resources and Services Administration guidance now advises that people receive a high-risk HPV test - ...

In an effort to combat the prevalence of cervical cancer in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever at-home cervical cancer screening kit. On Friday, May 9, the ...

Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most ...

Teal Health's Teal Wand self-collection device for at-home cervical cancer screening was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in May. Teal Health began developing its wand more ...

Smear tests - or cervical screenings, as they're also often called - come around every three years for most women. When you reach the age of 25, you're called in for the procedure, and it's important ...

Cervical screening makes finding and treating early-stage cervical cancer possible. Doctors use two main tests to spot changes in the cells of the cervix and to identify related viruses. The Pap test ...