Cervical cancer is common in Hong Kong. Regular Cervical Screening is proven to be an effective way of preventing cervical cancer.
The Government promotes cervical screening in collaboration with the healthcare sector to facilitate and encourage women to have regular cervical screening to prevent cervical cancer.
For Asymptomatic Women at Average Risk Women aged 25 to 29 who ever had sexual experience should have screening by cytology every 3 years after two consecutive normal annual screenings.
Women aged 30 to 64 who ever had sexual experience should have screening by:
Women aged 65 or above who ever had sexual experience:
For Women at Increased Risk
Women aged 21 to 24 who ever had sexual experience and with risk factors for HPV infection or cervical cancer are considered at increased risk. They should receive screening based on the doctor’s assessment and recommendations.
Other women at high risk of developing cervical cancer may require more frequent screenings based on the doctor’s assessment.
