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Pap smear soon a thing of the past?

Pap smear soon a thing of the past?

Do you also find having a Pap smear so annoying? Then we have good news for you!

It is an uncomfortable thing for many women:having a Pap smear made. Is there no other way to do such an internal examination?

Read also: 'Why you should not reject the invitation for the cervical cancer population screening'

New method

It could be. British researchers at the Queen Mary University of London have developed a method that is less invasive and that you can do at home. The women who were allowed to try the method are enthusiastic. Especially since you could perform the test at home. Moreover, the test is less invasive:it is a urine test.

Self-test

Researcher Dr. Belinda Nedjai:“In the beginning, the self-tests will mainly be used for women who do not show up for the calls for population screening and in countries where this program is not available. In the long term, the self-test can become standard for everyone.”

We can't wait!

Sources:Independent/Informed Circles