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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 women each year and was expected to result in 4,320 deaths in 2025, according to the ...

The less-invasive samples have shown promising early results.

In over 3,000 women, menstrual blood collected with a minipad detected high-grade cervical lesions with sensitivity similar to clinician HPV tests. The non-invasive approach could expand screening ...

Cervical cancer often develops slowly, without pain or warning, leaving many women unaware until it is advanced. Despite modern screening tools and AI-led diagnostics, delayed testing remains common, ...

Glucose tests, regular blood draws, cervical checks – the joys of routine healthcare during pregnancy truly never cease. That last one, though? You may not even have to do it. Here's what to know ...

Cervical dilation means the cervix opens up to allow the baby to move from the uterus into the birth canal. Signs that your cervix is dilating include losing your mucus plug, a bloody show, and ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple menstrual pad may offer a scalable, non-invasive way to expand cervical cancer screening, ...

Share on Pinterest What do the new cervical cancer screening guidelines say? We outline three key changes. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images On December 4, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...