The test only takes 5 minutes and is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.

 

Cervical screening may check for:

• human papillomavirus (HPV)

• abnormal cell changes in your cervix

 

Cervical screening is free in Ireland, to all women and other people with a cervix, aged 25 to 65.

Check if your test is due: 

https://apps.cervicalcheck.ie/check-eligibility/check-eligibility.596.checkeligibilityv2.html

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Private smears can also be arranged at a fee of € 140.