01/09/2026
Pap Smear vs. HPV Test: What’s the actual difference?
If both are used for cervical cancer screening, which one do you need?
✔ Pap Smear: Detects abnormal cell changes that could become cancer in the future.
✔ HPV Test: Detects the virus causing 99% of cervical cancers, even before any cell changes begin!
Depending on your age and medical history, an HPV test or a combination of both might be your best screening strategy. Your gynecologist will help you decide!
📍 Sai Sanjivanee Speciality Clinic, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
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(HPV test vs Pap smear, cervical cancer screening, Dr Shruti Ugran, gynecologist in Vashi, Sai Sanjivanee Speciality Clinic, Navi Mumbai gynecologist, women's health, HPV virus, cervical cancer prevention, routine checkup)