Cervical screenings (commonly referred to as smear tests) are used to help prevent cervical cancer by checking the health of your cervix - the entrance to your womb.
In the UK, it's free to have a smear test if you are a woman aged between 25 and 64. According to Cancer Research UK, having a smear test saves around 2,000 lives each year.
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 should be invited by letter. During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called "high risk" types of HPV.
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