Emma Baugh/ BBC Dr Shabina Asad Qayyum she "can't emphasis enough" the importance of getting a cervical smear test Some women told the BBC they faced "cultural barriers" and "health challenges ...

A cervical screening test, also known as a smear test or Pap test, is a common procedure that collects cells from the cervix to check for signs of abnormal cell changes. Its aim is to prevent cervical ...

But many women avoid a smear test like the plague because they find them uncomfortable or painful. Did you know you can ask for a smaller speculum to be used during your test?Credit: Getty Experts ...