It’s an alternative to the dreaded pap smear, and you can do it yourself right at home.

The Teal Wand is an at-home vaginal sample self-collection device that tests for HPV. The test will first be available in California in June.

Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria ...

The Department of Health and Human Services announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Monday, allowing American women to perform tests for human papillomavirus at home for the first ...

The Teal Wand allows you to screen yourself for cervical cancer from the comfort of your home. This is everything you need to know. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at ...

INDIANAPOLIS — If you're a woman who's made a resolution to prioritize your health this year, here's an opportunity you don't want to miss. A free cervical cancer screening could be the step toward ...

Pap smears are a vital tool for preventing cervical cancer because they can detect cell abnormalities before they become cancerous. Unfortunately, systematic barriers or a lack of comfort with the ...

There are steps someone can take to help reduce the risk of cervical cancer. However, it may not be possible to prevent the condition. The main cause of cervical cancer is long-lasting human ...

GEMMA Doherty visited her GP and A&E at least eight times, distressed by her symptoms. But time and time again, she claims she was told she was “fit and well”, and “too young for cancer” ...