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Cervical Screening (also known as a Smear test) is a free NHS health test that is offered to women and all people with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be passed through forms of sexual contact.

Currently across London, only 58% of 25 to 49-year-olds attend cervical screening, with the attendance significantly higher for 50 to 64-year-olds at 70%.

We have teamed up with Bake Off Star Laura Adlington and GP Dr Nighat in a series of video's discussing the link between sex and cervical cancer and debunking the common misconceptions about cervical screening.

Don't Miss Out, this is a life saving test, when invited: #GetScreenedNow

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CERVICAL SCREENING 
MISCONCEPTIONS

  • What is cervical screening?
  • Will a man do my cervical screening or can I request a woman?
  • Can I still attend my cervical screening if I'm on my period?
  • In my religion, I don't have sex outside of marriage. Do I still need to attend my cervical screening?
  • I'm a virgin, do I still need to go for my cervical screening?
  • My last screening was really painful, so can I miss my next one? or what can I do make it less painful?
  • My screening came back positive for HPV. What does that mean? Is it an STI?
  • I don't have any symptoms, so does that mean I don't need to attend my cervical screening?
  • I’ve recently had a baby, didn't they do a screening when I gave birth or during my antenatal appointments?
  • I missed my HPV vaccination when in school, can I still get one?
  • I'm over 64, can I still receive a cervical screening?
  • I've received the HPV vaccination, so do I still need to attend a cervical screening?
  • Can cervical cancer be prevented?
  • What if someone was worried because they are body-conscious or just cervical screening in General?
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Find out More information and Support from The Eve Appeal

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