Screening for cervical cancer

INFORMATION
SOCIAL, HEALTH AND FAMILIES
SECURITY AND PREVENTION
Last updated: 05/03/2023

Principle

Cervical cancer is rare – there are 3,000 cases per year in France and around 1,000 deaths.  However, precancerous conditions are very common and women affected require extensive treatment.

The screening test consists of a smear test starting at age 21, then at 22 years of age, and every 3 years after that if the results are negative.

Who it concerns

Women between 21 and 65.

After 22 years old, a three-yearly smear test is sufficient if the results are negative.