Under new federal guidelines, women can test for cervical cancer at home 

New federal recommendations have expanded testing options for HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, and bring them right to your front door.

Women can still choose to get a pelvic exam at the doctor’s office, or they can now use a self-collection kit. HPV testing is the preferred cervical cancer screening method for women ages 30 to 65.

“HPV is the cause of cervical cancer, and anywhere from 95 to 99% of cervical cancer,” said Dr. Ebony Hoskins, section director of gynecologic oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.