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Cervical Screening
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer.
There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done:
- a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional
- a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test).
Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you.
If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy.
If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient).
For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
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Phone
(09) 213 6700
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Website
www.massey.ac.nz/student-life/services-and-support-for-students/student-health-centres/
Level 2
Student Amenities Centre
Massey University Albany
Gate 1, State Highway 17
Albany
North Shore 0632
Street Address
Level 2
Student Amenities Centre
Massey University Albany
Gate 1, State Highway 17
Albany
North Shore 0632
Postal Address
Health & Counselling Centre
Massey University Albany
Private Bag 102904
North Shore
Auckland 0745
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This page was last updated at 3:54PM on February 15, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Health and Counselling Centre, Massey University Auckland.