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flag U.S. women now can use an at-home HPV test, approved by the FDA and recommended by the ACS, to help prevent cervical cancer.

flag Women in the U.S. now have access to at-home HPV testing, following FDA approval of a self-collected vaginal swab kit by Teal Health and updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society. flag The test, which eliminates the need for a speculum exam, is an acceptable alternative to in-office screenings and may help increase rates among women who avoid clinics due to discomfort. flag Those with negative at-home results should repeat testing in three years, compared to five years for clinician-collected tests. flag Screening is still recommended to begin at age 25 with high-risk HPV testing every five years until age 65, if results remain negative. flag Despite a significant decline in cases since the 1970s, over 13,000 cervical cancer cases and 4,000 deaths are expected in 2025. flag A similar HPV test for clinical use was approved in May 2024.

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