Question

A 34‑year‑old woman with prior negative screening asks about cervical cancer screening. She is immunocompetent and not pregnant. Which is an acceptable strategy?

Accepted Answer

Primary high‑risk HPV testing every 5 years

Answer

HPV/Pap cotesting every year

Answer

Pap cytology alone every 5 years

Answer

No screening until age 40

Answer

Annual Pap until age 65

Practice question

A 34‑year‑old woman with prior negative screening asks about cervical cancer screening. She is immunocompetent and not pregnant. Which is an acceptable strategy?