Cervical Screening Programme
Department of Health
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Women who have ever had sexual experience and are between the ages
of 25 and 64 should have regular cervical smears, no matter you are
single or married. If you are over 64 and have never had a cervical
smear, or are unsure, you should talk to your doctor about having
one. Even if you no longer have periods, haven't had sexual experience
for many years or had sterilization, you should still have a cervical
smear. Women who have had total hysterectomy done (surgical removal of
the entire uterus) or who have never had sexual experience do not need
cervical screening. If you are not certain, please consult your doctor. Decision flowchart for women concerning need for cervical
screening:
Cervical smears
are for healthy women. Changes in the cervix can happen without
noticing any symptoms or feeling any pain. These changes need to be treated
before they develop into cancer.
[Decision flowchart for women concerning need for cervical smear ]
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