Cervical screening is an organized public health process, through which women without symptoms, aged 25 to 61, are invited every three years to take the Papanicolaou test - a safe and free method of early detection of cellular changes on the cervix, to prevent the occurrence of cancer.

Asymptomatic women between the ages of 25 and 61 can have a Pap smear every three years to prevent cervical cancer. The test is free, including for women without health insurance.

Women are invited to the Pap test by their family doctor or the nurse at the medical institution where they are registered.

For the test to provide an accurate result, it is important to prepare in advance: it is done outside of menstruation, without sexual contact, douching, or ovulation in the last 48 hours, and you should discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant or undergoing local treatments.

The Pap test is a quick and safe procedure that only takes a few minutes. Your family doctor or trained nurse takes a small sample of cells from your cervix for analysis in a laboratory.

The result of the Pap test shows whether the cells on your cervix are healthy or have changes. It can be normal, unclear or with changes. The result does not mean a diagnosis of disease, but an important step in preventing cervical cancer. Your family doctor will explain what the result means and when you…

Colposcopy is a medical examination recommended when the Papanicolaou test shows changes in the cells of the cervix. The examination is performed free of charge, in public medical institutions designated by the Ministry of Health. The procedure is safe, painless and helps the doctor see the cervix more clearly to decide whether treatment is needed.