Cervical cancer screening

Question 1

Outline the 2015 guidelines for cervical cancer screening?

Answer 1

Start at 18-20 years old for anyone who has ever been sexually active or 2 years after first sexual activity, whichever is latest.
screening until 70 years old, if had 2 previous papsmears that are negative in the last 5 years.

Question 2

What medical history should be taken as part of a papsmear

Answer 2

PCB, IMB, dysmenorrhoea
STD, sexual history, contraception
Menstrual history
Obs and Gynae history