Woman's World on MSN

Can the New At-Home HPV Test, Teal Wand, Really Replace Pap Smears?

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear—maybe for months, maybe longer—take a deep breath. There's no judgment ...

Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test

Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...
New York Post

Hate your Pap smear? An at-home screening could replace it for women over 30, say new US guidelines

Say goodbye to the dreaded Pap smear. While skipping it has long been a major gyno-no, the annual health checkup for cervical cancer is possibly one of the most disliked activities for women. But new ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Are pap smears becoming a thing of the past? Experts say maybe

In the end, the ball is in your court. You can still get Pap smears (which usually include an HPV test, too) or you can ask ...
Wall Street Journal

U.S. Endorses Home Pap-Smear Alternative to Prevent Cervical Cancer

The Health and Human Services Department endorsed on Monday the use of self-administered tests for the virus that causes cervical cancer, to increase access to screening. Doctors typically swab a ...