I had it done every 2 years and I will keep doing this no matter what anyone says, better be safe than sorry

If the method of getting the samples is the same the only difference is the method they use to process it

I was told I only need to go every 5 years now and that’s what I’ll be doing. I’m usually in a lot of pain and discomfort for a few days after having it done so won’t miss that.

I’ll stick with every 5 years

I have been immunised against HPV. I had a pap smear this year and was advised I don’t need another for 5 years. I was concerned and raised this with my Doctor. He said you either have the virus or you don’t and the test showed I don’t. Therefore, 5 years is fine. I also received notification from the test service that they will remind me in 5 years.

I am sure it is just another government idea to cut costs (probably a male dominated decision) making women pay for the costs. Lets face it, cancer drugs cost a lot more and the government stand to make money out of the high prices drugs.
I have copied a couple of paragraphs from above. The first is about the tests. The second is from an actual person which contradicts the Medical advice about the tests. I for one look after No 1 which is me. I will continue to have the tests because of the above.

The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, because it detects the human papillomavirus (known as HPV), whereas the Pap test looked for cell changes in the cervix. HPV is a common infection that can cause cervical cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer.

Given that I had stage 1 cervical cancer at 26 (and was bloody lucky to keep my uterus and be able to have children) WITH NO EVIDENCE of HPV this makes me very very nervous. There are still cervical cancers that are hormonal.

5 years is fine – I’m sure it would be recommended with more frequency if it was needed.

I stopped many years ago, in fact have not visited a doctor for 8 years now, I keep myself healthy instead. It is all exaggerated and not necessary to be looking for things wrong, and the vaccine has been causing many problems for the health of young girls.

5 years is fine with me. I’m sure they wouldn’t have changed it if they didn’t think it was safe.

I didn’t realise that you can be immunised against HPV. Is it new or something only for young women? I found out about the new test late last year.

I never thought about it really.. I am the one who always puts it off as long as I can.. :S But these women have a point!

I have mine every 2 years that’s what my Doctor recommends. Better to be safe than sorry nowadays. Prevention is the key and I think 5 years is a bit long. However each to their own and what ever their GP thinks is best for them.

5 years is now best practice so I’m not going more often than that

If it’s medically proven that 5 years is okay, then probably it is..

Once explained by the GP I understand the change of time for a pap smear and the screenings.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 05 Aug 2019 , 6:44 am

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  It takes very little time and checks ups are important,

Every 5yr is frequent enough for me ! when the can design a test once every 10yr it would be even better 😉

Ive had abnormal ones so every 2 years sits better with me

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  • • ella12 replied
    • 01 Aug 2019 , 2:35 pm

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  I have had low grade abnormality ones also so every couple of years is what I prefer too.

Honestly, I forget so 5 years is easier for me. In saying that, I know I should have it done more often.

Really depends on family history and if you have had any abnormal results before. I go every 2 years regardless.

I think it depends on your doctor. Mine still checks for abnormal cells as well as checking for hpv and it doesn’t cost anything. I’ll go in as often as they want me to.