🌸 Ladies, it’s time to take charge of your health! Did you know that early detection of cervical cancer can significantly improve survival rates?

The Screening Test Review Committee (STRC) develops evidence-based recommendations on the appropriate use of screening tests in Singapore, serving as
professional guidance to healthcare professionals. The last report of the STRC’s was published in 2019. Now, they have published an updated report, which will be covered here, with the focus on cervical cancer screening.

Cervical Cancer Screening Tests

As a recap, Category 1 tests are recommended for everyone in the specified age group, Category 2 tests are recommended for high-risk individuals, and Category 3 tests are not recommended for health screening.

Category 1 Tests

All women who have ever had sexual intercourse are recommended to go for the Pap test every 3 years if they are between 25-29 years old, and HPV testing every 5 years if they are 30 years old and above, up to age 69 if she has 2 previous negative screens in the last 10 years, with the most recent negative screen within the last 5 years.

Category 2 Tests

If you belong to the high risk group, you are recommended to go for the Pap test annually if you are between age 25-29, and HPV test every 3 years if you are 30 years and above.

Conclusion

Cervical cancer screening is an essential part of women’s health care. If you have any questions or concerns about breast cancer screening, don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider.

Related: Cancer Screening, Preventing Cervical Cancer (Part 1), Preventing Cervical Cancer (Part 2), Breast Cancer Screening