Cervical cancer screening ⭐

cervical-cancer-screening · society: USPSTF · high-yield

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Summary

USPSTF cervical cancer screening recommendation for asymptomatic individuals with a cervix. Screen women 21–29 with cytology every 3 years; screen women 30–65 with cytology every 3 years, primary hrHPV testing every 5 years, or hrHPV/cytology cotesting every 5 years (all Grade A). Do not screen women <21, women >65 with adequate prior screening, or women post-hysterectomy with cervix removed and no prior high-grade lesion (Grade D). Major change from 2012: primary hrHPV testing every 5 years added as a stand-alone option for women ≥30.

Current guideline: USPSTF Cervical Cancer Screening (2024 update) · download Anki sub-deck

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