HPV, Pap Tests & Cervical Cancer: How Often You Really Need Screening

Do you really need a Pap smear every year? The answer is no—and here’s why.

In this video, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Cheruba Prabakar breaks down the new Pap test and HPV guidelines so you know exactly when you should be screened, what it’s testing for, and how to truly protect yourself from cervical cancer.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why it’s called a Pap Test (not a Pap smear) today
✅ The latest screening guidelines by age (starting at 21, not 18!)
✅ When and why we add HPV testing after age 30
✅ How the HPV vaccine protects you—but isn’t 100%
✅ Why Pap tests screen only for cervical cancer, not ovarian or uterine cancer

Dr. Prabakar also clears up one of the biggest myths: even if you don’t need a Pap every year, you still need your annual GYN visit for breast exams, fertility planning, menopause care, and more.

This video is a must-watch for every woman who wants to understand her cervical cancer risk and take control of her reproductive health.

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🩺 Cheruba Prabakar, MD FACOG
Gynecologist & Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery
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📍 911 Moraga Road, Suite 201, Lafayette, CA, 94549
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