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Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.

How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks to the free HPV immunisation program and new Cervical Screening Test.

Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a minor procedure to examine your cervix for abnormal cells or growths. It may include a biopsy to examine tissue.

Genital warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection that causes bumps on the genital areas. Learn about their treatment and prevention.

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix (neck of the uterus). Learn how screening can detect precancerous lesions.

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