Which of the following statements is not true about cervical cancer screening guidelines according to WHO?
Ans: A. Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group(Ref Harrison 19/e p481, 18/e 1662)WHO cervical cancer screening guidelines:Pap smear repeated 3 yrs once.Tests for cervical cancer screening:2 types - & Pap smear. (Visual inspection with acetic acid):For women with visible transformation zone.Transformation zone - Most precancerous lesions occur.Preferred for younger than 50 females.Since menopause recedes transformation zone into endocervical canal & invisible
Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group
HPV test should be done five yearly in women between age of 30 to 49 years
Visual inspection with acetic acid is more reliable at older age as it becomes easier to identify the transformation zone with age
Pap smear can be repeated less frequently if it comes out negative for 3 consecutive years