Regular cervical screening is one of the best protections against cervical cancer. Wanaka Medical can provide cervical screening with one of our doctors or specialist nurses.

Cervical screening is recommended to all women aged 25 to 69 who have ever been sexually active. The National Cervical Screening Programme recommends that women are screened every 5 years.

There are 2 cervical screening options:

The recommended option is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening, via a self vaginal swab. This became the new primary method for cervical screening in New Zealand in 2023.

The second option is a cervical sample (previously known as a smear test). If your swab shows HPV, you may be asked to return for a cervical sample or be referred to a Colposcopy Clinic for further investigation.

Further information regarding HPV and cervical screening can be found at:

https://info.health.nz/keeping-healthy/cancer-screening/cervical-screening