Question

A 31-year-old woman with average risk asks about cervical cancer screening. Last Pap 3 years ago normal; no HPV test done. Best strategy now?

Accepted Answer

Cytology every 3 years (ages 21-29); at 30-65 choose HPV testing alone every 5 years, cotesting every 5 years, or cytology every 3 years

Answer

Stop screening at 30 if prior normal

Answer

HPV testing annually

Answer

Pap every year

Answer

No need for screening if HPV-vaccinated

Practice question

A 31-year-old woman with average risk asks about cervical cancer screening. Last Pap 3 years ago normal; no HPV test done. Best strategy now?