We do things daily to look after our bodies – we try to get enough sleep and water, and make a doctor’s appointment if we’re feeling ill. One appointment we might put off, though, is a pap smear.
It might not be an appointment you particularly look forward to, but cervical screening is vital in helping to detect early changes in the cervix, which, if left untreated, can develop into cancer over the course of many years. Previously, a pap smear test was the only way to perform this screening. The test involves a vaginal examination using a brush to sweep the cervix for cells, which are then examined under a microscope. This
