Gynaecologist busts smear test myths and explains cervical cancer signs to look out for

Cervical cancer signs to look out for.

We all know that smear tests are extremely important and could end up saving our lives, yet many women still find themselves putting them off. It's easy to just pop that letter in a drawer and tell yourself you'll look at it next week, but it's vital to get booked in as soon as you can. Every year, there are about 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer reported in the UK. About 99.8% of cases are preventable, however fears and misconceptions about smear tests mean some women are still not going to them.

To mark the beginning of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, INTIMINA UK's gynaecologist, Dr Shree Datta, has answered the most commonly asked questions on cervical cancer ahead. It's easy to just pop that letter in a drawer and tell yourself you'll look at it next week, but it's vital to get booked in as soon as you can. Every year, there are about 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer reported in the UK.