About this resource:
Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Last Reviewed: August 2018
Workgroups: Cancer Workgroup, Access to Health Services Workgroup
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for cervical cancer every 3 years with a Pap test in women ages 21 to 29 years. For women ages 30 to 65 years, USPSTF recommends screening every 3 years with a Pap test,
every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing, or every 5 years with both types of tests. In addition, USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women who:
- Are younger than 21 years
- Have had a hysterectomy and haven’t had a high-grade precancerous lesion or cervical cancer
- Are older than 65 years, have had adequate screening, and aren’t at high risk for cervical cancer
Objectives related to this resource (2)
Little or no detectable change
Suggested Citation
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2018). Cervical cancer: screening. Retrieved from https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening
