Understanding cervical screening

This information has been written to help you understand what a cervical smear is, and what happens if you have an `abnormal smear’. We hope it answers some of the questions you may have about abnormal smears and their treatment.

We can’t advise you about the best treatment for yourself because this information can only come from your own doctor who will be familiar with your full medical history.

CancerBACUP has further information on cancer of the cervix which is for women who have been diagnosed as having cancer of the cervix.