Question

A 52-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about cervical cancer screening. She has a cervix, is sexually active and her last test was 6 years ago. According to current Australian recommendations, what is the MOST appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

She should have a Cervical Screening Test (HPV test) every 5 years from age 25 to 74

Answer

She no longer requires cervical screening after age 50

Answer

She should have annual Pap smears indefinitely

Answer

Screening is only needed if she has symptoms

Answer

Cervical screening starts at age 18 in sexually active women

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about cervical cancer screening. She has a cervix, is sexually active and her last test was 6 years ago. According to current Australian recommendations, what is the MOST appropriate advice?