The United States Preventive Services Task Force now recommends Pap smear screening for cervical cancer occur every three years. Previous guidelines have recommended Pap smears annually for certain women, and every two years for others. The American Cancer Society agrees with the new cervical cancer screening guidelines, an unusual move for the group.
Cervical cancer screening annually frequently means that benign infections that normally would go away without any treatment are being treated and causing further unnecessary diagnostic testing that cause women to worry, and spend money needlessly. The panel also said that women under 21 did not need Pap smears. Overtesting for cervical cancer often leads to vaginal pain and bleeding, as well as infection and risks to pregnant women including preterm delivery.
Am I At Risk For Cervical Cancer?
What do you think about the new cervical cancer screening guidelines? Will you seek Pap smears less often because of this recommendation?
Source: http://womenshealth.about.com/b/2011/10/20/cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines-change-again.htm
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