24/05/2016

Women in Wales will benefit from a new cervical screening test that reduces the need for repeat smears. From May 31, women found to have very low level cell changes during their screening (smear test) will only be referred to colposcopy clinics if their test shows that they have the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) virus. HPV is a very common virus that most women will have at some point in their lives.  Although it usually clears without symptoms or treatment, some…