Cervical Cytology (also known as a smear test for women) is undertaken at the Surgery by the doctors and nurses who have undergone specific training in this examination. It is recommended that you have a cervical smear at the following times:

If you are aged 25 to 50 years of age: Every 3 years

If you are aged 50 to 64 years of age: Every 5 years

Best results are obtained if you try and have the test during the middle of your menstrual cycle (about 14 days from the first day of your last period)

More information on cervical screening.