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Cervical screening

The cervical screening test (smear test) is designed to check your cervix (neck of the womb) for the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV causes 99% of all cervical cancers.

Cervical screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

Why is cervical screening important?

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Last updated: 25 October 2024

Next review date: 31 January 2025