Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...

A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...

Say goodbye to the dreaded Pap smear. While skipping it has long been a major gyno-no, the annual health checkup for cervical ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding residents that regular screening plays a key role in preventing and ...

The at-home tests are not yet available, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two self-swab tests from the ...

Cervical cancer screening is undergoing a significant transformation, with federal guidelines now offering expanded options beyond the traditional Pap smear. This ch ...

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

The updated recommendation expands cervical cancer screening options to include certain FDA-approved self-collection tests.

The Pap test, the gold standard for detecting cervical cancer for 60 years, may be losing its luster. An FDA advisory committee unanimously recommended this week that a particular HPV test become the ...

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

Dublin, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Human Papilloma Virus/HPV Test and Pap Smear/Test Market by Product & Service, Test Type, Technology, Application, Care Setting, and Region - Global ...