A 35-year-old woman asks about cervical cancer screening. She has no risk factors. What schedule aligns with USPSTF?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman asks about cervical cancer screening. She has no risk factors. What schedule aligns with USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

Cytology every 3 years for ages 21-29, then either cytology every 3 years, hrHPV every 5 years, or cotesting every 5 years for ages 30-65

Answer

HPV testing alone every 3 years starting at 21

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Cotesting annually from age 21

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No screening if vaccinated

Answer

HPV genotyping yearly regardless of cytology

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Cancer Screening-Cervical