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Let's talk cervical screening

Your bundle of joy has arrived. Somewhere between breastfeeding , diaper changing and trying to recovery from labor your doctor mentioned that you need a Pap Smear. Although this may be the last thing on your mind , it is imperative to have it done. Here's what you need to know.


To get your Pap Smear done in Trinidad you can visit any of the places listed down below :

1) Family Planning Associations FPA

For $200 , you will get a package that includes your

-Pap Smear (conventional)

-Manual breast examination

-Diascan reading ( blood sugar testing )

-Blood pressure

-Urine dipstick

Appointments are encouraged

Results available in 2-3 weeks


2)Cancer Society

You can get your Pap Smear done for $150

Appointments are encouraged


3) Local Health Centre


4) Private gynecologist


Unfortunately primary HPV testing are not readily available in the public system but should be on stream soon.


For further information on Pap Smears and cervical screening you can visit the Cancer Society website








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