Your Smear

A cervical smear is a screening test done to look for early changes in the cells of the cervix - neck of the womb, which if not found and treated could become cancer cells. The earlier a change is found the easier it is to treat.

As with all screening test, cervical screening may not always be 100% accurate. there is a small risk that abnormal cells will not be picked up in a cervical smear test. However any abnormal cells will be usually picked up on future smears. This is why it is important to have regular smear tests.

Who Should have a cervical Smear Test?

All women between the ages of 25 to 60 years of age, should have regular smear tests whether married, single, heterosexual or lesbian. You need to continue with regular smear tests after the menopause.

About the Irish Cervical Screen Programme (ICSP)
How is a cervical smear test done
What if I have had a hysterectomy?
How do I get my results?
Your Results