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Cervical smears

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Cervical smears are undertaken to try to detect abnormal changes in the neck of the womb. If these changes exist and are left untreated they can progress to cervical cancer. At Bideford Medical Centre all nurses and doctors are trained and practised in performing cervical smears. All women aged between 25 and 64 should been invited to attend the surgery for a smear according to the following timetable:

Age
Frequency of smears
25
First invitation
25 - 49
3 yearly
50 - 64
5 yearly
65+
Only screen those who have not been screened since age 50, or have had recent abnormal tests

 

The NHS operates a recall system, keeping track of all women registered with a GP to ensure that they are invited for a smear when it is due. It is very important that BMC has your correct address and contact details for this system to work. If you would like to book an appointment for a smear please telephone the appointments desk. For further information regarding cervical smears and cervical cancer screening please use this link:

http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/index.html