Hi Hanh and thank you for posting.

It has been found that the HPV vaccine can have a protective effect on people up to the age of 45. However, anyone who is over the age of 25 will need to pay for this privately. It is free as part of the NHS vaccine programme for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 13 and it is free for people up to the age of 25 who did not receive it in school. If you would like to have the vaccine you will need to pay for it. There is more information about this in the links above, (unfortunately, the website I have linked you to above is closing down but the information will be online for a short while)

It is recommended that women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64  should have regular cervical screening as part of the NHS screening programme. This is so the health of the cervix can be checked to see if there are any abnormal cells, that if left untreated may become cancer. So this is done to prevent cervical cancer rather than look for it.

I was unsure of your situation, and why you have not had cervical screening. To take part, you need to be registered with a GP and they must have your correct address,  so you can be invited to have a cervical screening test.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care all the best 

Jemma

Hi Blue-girl and thank you for your post

People who were assigned female at birth usually have a cervix.

This can include trans men or non-binary people.

I hope this gives more clarity to your question.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards

Tina

I thank you for your help, so where do I apply for cervical cancer screening? And let me know the details about it.

Hi Hanh and thank you for your post.

Most people who are registered with a GP are invited to attend for cervical screening  automatically. 

If you feel you should have been invited but have not yet received an invitation for cervical screening you can find out  how to book on the NHS webpage.

I hope you find this information helpful.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Tina