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It’s an alternative to the dreaded pap smear, and you can do it yourself right at home.

Testing period blood for human papillomavirus (HPV) could be a “robust alternative or replacement” for a smear test, researchers have said. Using a regular sanitary pad topped with a blood sample ...

Usually, pap smears are performed at a clinic by a doctor or healthcare provider, but with the new kits, patients will have ...