While the method shows promise, some experts say that other self-collection devices are more readily available ...

A study reveals menstrual blood can effectively screen for HPV, matching clinician-collected samples in accuracy, enhancing ...

HealthDay News — For human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 or worse (CIN2+/CIN3+), minipad-collected menstrual blood shows comparable ...

The FDA has expanded the approval of Hologic’s Aptima human papillomavirus (HPV) assay for clinician-collected primary ...

In India, where cervical cancer is a leading cause of deaths among women, regular screening is the best way to detect the ...

In the U.S., lower HPV vaccination rates, uneven access to screening and delayed adoption of HPV-based testing have contributed to preventable illness and death. These are not inevitable outcomes; ...

“While home-based self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is an evidence-based strategy proven to increase screening ...

Period blood test ‘could offer less invasive alternative’ to current cervical cancer screening approaches, a study has ...

Menstrual blood HPV testing may offer a non-invasive option for cervical cancer screening with strong diagnostic accuracy. Learn more about the study.

Testing menstrual blood for human papillomavirus (HPV) could be a "robust alternative or replacement" for current cervical ...

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, ...

Every day almost 2,000 women around the world sit down opposite a doctor and are told they have cervical cancer.