
Common mistake that makes smear tests EXCRUCIATING - women who don't realise are risking their lives
Daily MailWomen are needlessly suffering agonising pain during cervical screening tests because they fail to ask for simple adjustments that can make the procedure far more comfortable, experts have warned. The screening, which tests for the presence of human papillomavirus - the virus that causes cervical cancer - is thought to save about 5,000 lives every year in the UK. The screening, which tests for the presence of human papillomavirus - the virus that causes cervical cancer - is thought to save about 5,000 lives every year in the UK The survey of more than 1,100 women commissioned by the charity found that over half weren’t aware they could ask the doctor or nurse to stop during the cervical screening if they wanted them to. Few women — 12 per cent — were aware they could book a double appointment to get more time for their cervical screening.
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