Who should use self-screening?

Anyone with a cervix, including women and TTGD (Two-Spirit, transgender and gender diverse) people, between the ages of 25 and 69, should screen for cervical cancer every three or five years.

You should screen regularly for cervical cancer if:

• You've ever had any sexual contact with another person of any gender, even if you are not sexually active right now and/or

• You’ve had the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

You do not need to screen for cervical cancer if:

• You've had your cervix removed for any reason (such as total hysterectomy)

• If you are age 69 and you’ve always had normal Pap tests

Cervix Self-Screening is not recommended if any of the following apply to you:

• Have had a Pap test in the last 3 years or completed Cervix Self-Screening in the last 5 years

• Currently pregnant or using a pessary

• Currently experiencing symptoms including vaginal bleeding after sex, between periods or after menopause; abnormal or increased vaginal discharge; unexplained pelvic pain or pain during sex

You will not be mailed a kit if, according to BC Cancer’s records, you are not due for cervix screening or if you have had your cervix removed.