Cervical Cancer Prevention

Vaccination against HPV and regular screening with a Pap smear are the primary methods for preventing cervical cancer. Learn how else to reduce your risk.

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Cervical Cancer Screening: Overview and More

By Rebeca Schiller

Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

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Clinics That Provide Low-Cost or Free Pap Smears

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

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The Facts About Pregnancy After a LEEP Procedure

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

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Do You Have to Be a Virgin to Get the HPV Vaccine?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

pap smear tools

How to Have a Healthy Cervix

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

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Health Disparities in HPV-Related Cancers

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

HPV Vaccine Cost and Patient Assistance Programs

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

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Why Your Daughter Should Get the HPV Vaccine

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Vaccination healthcare concept. Hands of doctor or nurse in medical gloves injecting a shot of vaccine to a man patient

How Much Does the Gardasil Vaccine Cost?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

A Pap Smear is a Screening Test for Cervical Cancer

What Is a Pap Smear and What Do My Results Mean?

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD