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Lucy Wigley

Cervical screening is for 25+ but here's the important reason why your teen needs to know all about it before then, according to a doctor

Woman and daughter talking with a cut out profile image of Dr Deborah Lee.

Although cervical screening doesn't begin until the age of 25, falling uptake and misinformation around the procedure make early education crucial - a sexual health specialist shares why you should be discussing this with your teen. 

The teenage years are  a good time to talk to your daughter about taking charge of their own health and monitoring their bodies for changes as they get older. This will include what to expect during puberty, when their periods begin and when they'll need intimate screening for procedures - including mammograms and cervical screening.

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