Wondering what to expect from a smear test? Learn why cervical screening matters, how the procedure works, and tips to make your appointment as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Smear test uptake has hit a record low in the UK, with more than a quarter of women invited for a screening failing to attend, research suggests. Screenings check for the human papillomavirus (HPV), ...

I won't lie, the second the NHS letter came through the door for my smear test my heart rate began to soar. If turning 25 isn't stressful enough with trying to build a career and figuring out how to ...

In 18 months' time, I will receive a letter I've been dreading. That letter will invite me to book an appointment for a smear test. My anxiety may seem a little unwarranted, but from talking to other ...