What are the latest guidelines for cervical cancer screening?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and other leading bodies have updated cervical cancer screening guidelines. The current recommendation is to begin Pap smears at age 21 and to be done every three years for women aged 21-29. For women aged 30-65, co-testing with Pap smear and HPV testing every five years is advised, although there are variations based on individual risk factors.
