We know that the Pap smear is a highly effective screening tool for cervical cancer, but many women fail to have it done regularly. Pap smear frequency is a huge contributing factor to the test's effectiveness. We need to remember that the Pap smear is only a screening tool, not a diagnostic test!
A new study shows that women who do not have Pap smears done at the recomended intervals 2.5 times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women who had regular screenings at recommended intervals. Even more alarming, women were five times more likely to develop advanced cervical cancer if they hadn't had a regualr Pap smear! For most women, this is every three years, but is not the same for all women. (How often should you get a Pap smear?)
How Does This Study Effect You?
If you have regular Pap smears at the recommended intervals, the study supports you being proactive in your healthcare. You are taking the proper steps in maintaining and promoting cervical health. Keep it up and if you have any concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor.
If you don't have regular Pap smear screenings, now is the time to start! It is never too late to have a Pap smear, no matter what your age is.
A new study shows that women who do not have Pap smears done at the recomended intervals 2.5 times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women who had regular screenings at recommended intervals. Even more alarming, women were five times more likely to develop advanced cervical cancer if they hadn't had a regualr Pap smear! For most women, this is every three years, but is not the same for all women. (How often should you get a Pap smear?)
How Does This Study Effect You?
If you have regular Pap smears at the recommended intervals, the study supports you being proactive in your healthcare. You are taking the proper steps in maintaining and promoting cervical health. Keep it up and if you have any concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor.
If you don't have regular Pap smear screenings, now is the time to start! It is never too late to have a Pap smear, no matter what your age is.
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