Doctors Share How To Cope With Cervical Smear Test Anxiety

Woman at doctor's appointment

In 2025, many people across the UK continued to search for information about their cervix, HPV and the early signs of cervical cancer.

Online search interest frequently includes common worries about cervical screenings, including timing, discomfort and embarrassment, all of which may affect whether someone books their smear test or not. 

Speaking exclusively with HuffPost UK, Dr Tim Woodman, medical director of policy and cancer services at Bupa Health Insurance...