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Cervical checks during pregnancy: What they are – and when you can say no

Glucose tests, regular blood draws, cervical checks – the joys of routine healthcare during pregnancy truly never cease. That last one, though? You may not even have to do it. Here's what to know ...
Houston Public Media

Texans can screen for cervical cancer with first FDA-approved, at-home pap smear alternative

The FDA approved the first at-home cervical cancer screening in May. Texas is the eighth state to have access to the test as ...
Live Science

New self-swab HPV test is an alternative to Pap smears. Here's how it works.

There's a new way to screen for high-risk HPV, a viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer. This alternative method of collecting samples for cervical cancer screening doesn't require a ...
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Short-Interval HPV Retesting Shows Triage Promise for Cervical Cancer Screening

Persistent HPV infection is the principal cause of cervical cancer. HPV-based screening is effective but has limited ...