Cervical screening
Why is screening important?
This page explains what cervical screening is and why it is important.
What is cervical screening?
The cervical screening test (smear test) is designed to check your cervix (neck of the womb) for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
HPV causes 99% of all cervical cancers. If HPV is found in your sample, it will be checked for cell changes.
Cervical screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.
Watch the video below for more information.
What is HPV? Video – Jo’s trust
Who should go for cervical screening?
Aged 25 to 64 years old
Anyone with a cervix aged 25-64 years old in Scotland are offered cervical screening.
Every 5 years
Cervical screening is offered every 5 years.
You may be recalled more often depending on your test results.
Watch the video below for more information.
NHSGGC – HPV Awareness video – Glasgow City HSCP and NHSGGC
Screening for transgender and non-binary people
Trans person/non-binary
Will I be invited automatically for cervical screening if I’m a trans man or non-binary?
More information for trans/non-binary people
