Cervical cancer screening guideline for individuals at average risk
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Major recommendations
Begin screening at age 25 years regardless of sexual history or HPV vaccination status (strong recommendation)
Primary HPV testing every 5 years through age 65 years (strong recommendation)
If primary HPV testing is not available use cotesting (HPV+ cytology) every 5 years or every 3 years if cytology only (strong recommendation)
Discontinue screening at age 65 years if no history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or more severe diagnosis in last 25 years and adequate negative prior screening in last 10 years (qualified recommendation)
