Made to Mom Episode #12: Ontario’s Updated Cervical Screening Guidelines
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In this episode I’m talking about …
HPV testing is now the primary screening tool (as of March 2025): Ontario replaced Pap tests with HPV testing because it’s more effective at detecting pre-cancer and early cervical cancer.
Eligibility and timing have shifted: Screening now starts at age 25 for anyone with a cervix who has ever been sexually active, and most people only need testing every 5 years (instead of every 3), depending on risk level.
Risk-based follow-up is key: Screening frequency and next steps (like colposcopy) depend on HPV results and risk category, with higher-risk individuals requiring closer monitoring or immediate further investigation.
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